Crime in Illogan & Portreath: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Illogan & Portreath in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Illogan & Portreath
- Questions about crime in Illogan & Portreath
- About this data
333 crimes were recorded in Illogan & Portreath in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Illogan & Portreath has the 2,871st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Illogan & Portreath | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 333 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,213 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Illogan & Portreath was highest in the year to July 2025 (357 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (232). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 333 | 53.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 357 | 57.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 284 | 45.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 232 | 37.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 245 | 39.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 279 | 44.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 269 | 43.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 238 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Illogan & Portreath 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 28.2 | 0.82 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -27% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +27% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +38% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -8% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Illogan & Portreath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Illogan & Portreath recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Illogan & Portreath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Illogan & Portreath recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Illogan & Portreath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Illogan & Portreath recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Illogan & Portreath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Illogan & Portreath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Illogan & Portreath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Illogan & Portreath recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Illogan & Portreath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Illogan & Portreath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Illogan & Portreath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Illogan & Portreath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Illogan & Portreath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Illogan & Portreath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Illogan & Portreath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Illogan & Portreath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Illogan & Portreath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Illogan & Portreath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Illogan & Portreath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Illogan & Portreath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Illogan & Portreath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Illogan & Portreath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Illogan & Portreath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Illogan & Portreath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Illogan & Portreath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Illogan & Portreath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Illogan & Portreath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool & Tehidy | 996 | 116.9 | +118% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +122% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | +83% |
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | +38% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 919 | 118.4 | +121% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 439 | 74.0 | +38% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | +33% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | -15% |
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 Illogan & Portreath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 31 |
| On or near Harbour Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Feldspar Lane | 13 |
| On or near Ventonraze | 12 |
| On or near Primrose Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Oxland Road | 10 |
| On or near Treforthlan Close | 10 |
| On or near Park Close | 8 |
| On or near Park Leven | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Illogan & Portreath 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 | 141 | 42.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 15.0% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Illogan & Portreath has an estimated population of 6,213. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Illogan & Portreath sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Illogan & Portreath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Illogan & Portreath a safe place to live?
Illogan & Portreath recorded 53.6 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 Illogan & Portreath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Illogan & Portreath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Illogan & Portreath was down 7% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 357 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Illogan & Portreath?
Illogan & Portreath 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 Illogan & Portreath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.