Crime in Helston South & Meneage: statistics, rates and trends
634 crimes were recorded in Helston South & Meneage in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Helston South & Meneage at a glance
- Crime trends in Helston South & Meneage
- Types of crime in Helston South & Meneage
- Helston South & Meneage compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Helston South & Meneage
- What happened after crimes were reported in Helston South & Meneage
- Population and deprivation in Helston South & Meneage
- Questions about crime in Helston South & Meneage
- About this data
634 crimes were recorded in Helston South & Meneage in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Helston South & Meneage has the 1,568th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Helston South & Meneage | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 634 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,217 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Helston South & Meneage was highest in the year to July 2026 (634 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (450). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 634 | 87.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 591 | 81.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 471 | 65.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 510 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 478 | 66.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 460 | 63.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 450 | 62.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 458 | 63.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Helston South & Meneage 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+103%) and public order (+57%). The largest falls were in burglary (-25%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 37.1 | 1.08 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 15.4 | 1.00 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -4% |
| Other theft | 59 | 8.2 | 1.28 | +103% |
| Public order | 44 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.8 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -25% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.00 | -30% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.11 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Helston South & Meneage
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Helston South & Meneage recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Helston South & Meneage
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Helston South & Meneage recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Helston South & Meneage
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Helston South & Meneage recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Helston South & Meneage
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Helston South & Meneage recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 103% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Helston South & Meneage
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Helston South & Meneage recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Helston South & Meneage
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Helston South & Meneage recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Helston South & Meneage
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Helston South & Meneage recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Helston South & Meneage
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Helston South & Meneage recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Helston South & Meneage
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Helston South & Meneage recorded 7 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Helston South & Meneage
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Helston South & Meneage recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Helston South & Meneage
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Helston South & Meneage recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Helston South & Meneage
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Helston South & Meneage recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Helston South & Meneage
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Helston South & Meneage recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Helston South & Meneage, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Helston South & Meneage.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Helston South & Meneage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston North | 238 | 37.9 | -57% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 225 | 41.0 | -53% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 217 | 27.9 | -68% |
| Mullion & St Keverne | 345 | 45.3 | -48% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 197 | 25.6 | -71% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | -19% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 398 | 64.0 | -27% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 269 | 40.3 | -54% |
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 South & Meneage over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Boscawen Road | 47 |
| On or near Market Place | 47 |
| On or near Hawkins Way | 22 |
| On or near Bullock Lane | 21 |
| On or near Horse And Jockey Lane | 20 |
| On or near Meneage Street | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Meneage Parc | 17 |
| On or near Pellew Crescent | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Helston South & Meneage 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 | 232 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
Helston South & Meneage has an estimated population of 7,217. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Helston South & Meneage sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Helston South & Meneage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Helston South & Meneage a safe place to live?
Helston South & Meneage recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Helston South & Meneage?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Helston South & Meneage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Helston South & Meneage was up 7% on the year before: 634 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 591 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Helston South & Meneage?
Helston South & Meneage 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 Helston South & Meneage. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.