Crime in Helston South & Meneage: statistics, rates and trends
618 crimes were recorded in Helston South & Meneage in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Helston South & Meneage
- Questions about crime in Helston South & Meneage
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (272), anti-social behaviour (108) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Helston South & Meneage | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 618 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,217 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Helston South & Meneage of any year here (618 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 618 | 85.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 600 | 83.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 495 | 68.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 512 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 451 | 62.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 488 | 67.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 437 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 467 | 64.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Helston South & Meneage recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (44% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 55 and public order rose from 29 to 43, while anti-social behaviour fell from 140 to 108 and shoplifting fell from 40 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 37.7 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 15.0 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 55 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +67% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Helston South & Meneage has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Helston South & Meneage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston North | 236 | 37.5 | -56% |
| Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | 222 | 40.5 | -53% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 211 | 27.1 | -68% |
| Mullion & St Keverne | 356 | 46.7 | -45% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 205 | 26.6 | -69% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | -16% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 410 | 65.9 | -23% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 258 | 38.6 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Helston South & Meneage over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Boscawen Road | 49 |
| On or near Market Place | 48 |
| On or near Bullock Lane | 20 |
| On or near Meneage Street | 20 |
| On or near Hawkins Way | 19 |
| On or near Meneage Parc | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Pellew Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Horse And Jockey Lane | 16 |
Of the 510 crimes in Helston South & Meneage with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Helston South & Meneage has an estimated population of 7,217 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Helston South & Meneage average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Helston South & Meneage | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Helston South & Meneage a safe place to live?
Helston South & Meneage recorded 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,649th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Helston South & Meneage?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Helston South & Meneage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Helston South & Meneage was up 3% on the year before: 618 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 600 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Helston South & Meneage?
About 7,217 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Helston South & Meneage?
Helston South & Meneage is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.