Crime in Pool & Tehidy: statistics, rates and trends
996 crimes were recorded in Pool & Tehidy in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pool & Tehidy at a glance
- Crime trends in Pool & Tehidy
- Types of crime in Pool & Tehidy
- Pool & Tehidy compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pool & Tehidy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pool & Tehidy
- Population and deprivation in Pool & Tehidy
- Questions about crime in Pool & Tehidy
- About this data
996 crimes were recorded in Pool & Tehidy in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 457 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pool & Tehidy has the 872nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pool & Tehidy | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 996 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,522 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pool & Tehidy was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,091 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (797). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 996 | 116.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,091 | 128.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 833 | 97.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 797 | 93.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 963 | 113.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 855 | 100.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 839 | 98.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 887 | 104.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pool & Tehidy 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+18%) and other theft (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and other crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 53.6 | 1.57 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 17.8 | 1.16 | -30% |
| Other theft | 81 | 9.5 | 1.49 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 9.4 | 1.38 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 8.0 | 0.96 | -46% |
| Public order | 53 | 6.2 | 0.94 | +18% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -28% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -31% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.42 | +20% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.43 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pool & Tehidy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pool & Tehidy recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pool & Tehidy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pool & Tehidy recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pool & Tehidy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pool & Tehidy recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pool & Tehidy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pool & Tehidy recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pool & Tehidy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pool & Tehidy recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pool & Tehidy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pool & Tehidy recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pool & Tehidy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pool & Tehidy recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pool & Tehidy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pool & Tehidy recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pool & Tehidy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pool & Tehidy recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pool & Tehidy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pool & Tehidy recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pool & Tehidy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pool & Tehidy recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pool & Tehidy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pool & Tehidy recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pool & Tehidy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pool & Tehidy recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pool & Tehidy
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pool & Tehidy recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pool & Tehidy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pool & Tehidy.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pool & Tehidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | -16% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 333 | 53.6 | -54% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 919 | 118.4 | +1% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +2% |
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | -37% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | -39% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 439 | 74.0 | -37% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | -61% |
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 Pool & Tehidy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quilkin Avenue | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Hospital | 72 |
| On or near Fore Street | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Agar Road | 26 |
| On or near Brunton Road | 23 |
| On or near Little Treloweth | 21 |
| On or near Crofty Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pool & Tehidy 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 | 422 | 42.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 18.0% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 12.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Pool & Tehidy has an estimated population of 8,522. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pool & Tehidy sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pool & Tehidy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Pool & Tehidy a safe place to live?
Pool & Tehidy recorded 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Pool & Tehidy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Pool & Tehidy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pool & Tehidy was down 9% on the year before: 996 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,091 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pool & Tehidy?
Pool & Tehidy 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 Pool & Tehidy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.