Crime in Illogan & Portreath: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Illogan & Portreath in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Illogan & Portreath at a glance
- Crime trends in Illogan & Portreath
- Types of crime in Illogan & Portreath
- Illogan & Portreath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Illogan & Portreath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Illogan & Portreath
- Demographics of Illogan & Portreath
- Questions about crime in Illogan & Portreath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Illogan & Portreath | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 330 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,213 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Illogan & Portreath peaked in the year to August 2025 (341 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (240). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 330 | 53.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 341 | 54.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 302 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 260 | 41.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 240 | 38.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 271 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 265 | 42.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 244 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and public order (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 30 and anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Illogan & Portreath; the highest is Redruth North (121.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Illogan & Portreath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +122% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +129% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +86% |
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | +41% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +126% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | +40% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | +35% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Illogan & Portreath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 31 |
| On or near Harbour Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Feldspar Lane | 13 |
| On or near Primrose Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Ventonraze | 10 |
| On or near Oxland Road | 9 |
| On or near Park Close | 9 |
| On or near Paynters Lane | 8 |
| On or near Treforthlan | 8 |
Of the 288 crimes in Illogan & Portreath with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 49.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Illogan & Portreath has an estimated population of 6,213 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Illogan & Portreath average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Illogan & Portreath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Illogan & Portreath a safe place to live?
Illogan & Portreath recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Illogan & Portreath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Illogan & Portreath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Illogan & Portreath was down 3% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Illogan & Portreath?
About 6,213 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Illogan & Portreath?
Illogan & Portreath 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.