Crime in Helston North: statistics, rates and trends

238 crimes were recorded in Helston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Helston North has the 3,517th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Helston North was highest in the year to July 2019 (314 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (182). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Helston North 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 (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Helston North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Helston North recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 55.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Helston North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Helston North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Helston North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Helston North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Helston North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Helston North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Helston North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Helston North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Helston North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Helston North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Helston North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Helston North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Helston North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Helston North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Helston North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Helston North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Helston North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Helston North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Helston North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Helston North.

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 Helston North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Helston North 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.

Helston North has an estimated population of 6,285. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Helston North sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Helston North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.