Crime in Camborne West & Treswithian: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Camborne West & Treswithian in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Camborne West & Treswithian at a glance
- Crime trends in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Types of crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Camborne West & Treswithian compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Population and deprivation in Camborne West & Treswithian
- Questions about crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
- About this data
439 crimes were recorded in Camborne West & Treswithian in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 238 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Camborne West & Treswithian has the 2,062nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Camborne West & Treswithian | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 439 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,933 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Camborne West & Treswithian was highest in the year to July 2021 (494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (407). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 439 | 74.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 487 | 82.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 453 | 76.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 464 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 494 | 83.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 460 | 77.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 407 | 68.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 426 | 71.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Camborne West & Treswithian over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and drugs (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 40.1 | 1.17 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -42% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -26% |
| Drugs | 24 | 4.0 | 1.24 | -35% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +44% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 0.52 | -27% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.41 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Camborne West & Treswithian
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 54.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Camborne West & Treswithian
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Camborne West & Treswithian
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Camborne West & Treswithian
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Camborne West & Treswithian
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Camborne West & Treswithian
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Camborne West & Treswithian
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Camborne West & Treswithian
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Camborne West & Treswithian
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Camborne West & Treswithian
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Camborne West & Treswithian, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camborne West & Treswithian.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camborne West & Treswithian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Trelowarren | 919 | 118.4 | +60% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | +32% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | -4% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 996 | 116.9 | +58% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 333 | 53.6 | -28% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 559 | 80.5 | +9% |
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | -0% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +61% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Camborne West & Treswithian over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 81 |
| On or near Cranberry Road | 27 |
| On or near Uglow Close | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Pengwarras Road | 17 |
| On or near Church Road | 14 |
| On or near St Martin'S Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Barripper Road | 13 |
| On or near Crane Manor Court | 13 |
| On or near Church Lane | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camborne West & Treswithian over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 41.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 15.0% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
Camborne West & Treswithian has an estimated population of 5,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camborne West & Treswithian sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Camborne West & Treswithian |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.2% |
Is Camborne West & Treswithian a safe place to live?
Camborne West & Treswithian recorded 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Camborne West & Treswithian?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Camborne West & Treswithian going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camborne West & Treswithian was down 10% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Camborne West & Treswithian?
Camborne West & Treswithian is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Camborne West & Treswithian. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.