Crime in Pool & Tehidy: statistics, rates and trends
1,006 crimes were recorded in Pool & Tehidy in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pool & Tehidy
- Questions about crime in Pool & Tehidy
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (461), anti-social behaviour (151) and criminal damage and arson (80) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 852nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pool & Tehidy | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,006 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,522 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pool & Tehidy peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,088 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (794). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,006 | 118.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,088 | 127.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 867 | 101.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 794 | 93.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 921 | 108.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 895 | 105.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 836 | 98.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 848 | 99.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pool & Tehidy recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (58% above the national rate), other theft (42% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (53% below). On the year before, public order rose from 44 to 57, while shoplifting fell from 121 to 72 and anti-social behaviour fell from 204 to 151.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 461 | 54.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 17.7 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 78 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 8.4 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pool & Tehidy; 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 Pool & Tehidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | -16% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 330 | 53.1 | -55% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +2% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +3% |
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | -36% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | -39% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | -37% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Pool & Tehidy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 95 |
| On or near Quilkin Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Hospital | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Fore Street | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Agar Road | 25 |
| On or near Brunton Road | 25 |
| On or near Crofty Close | 22 |
| On or near Little Treloweth | 20 |
Of the 855 crimes in Pool & Tehidy with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 19.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Pool & Tehidy has an estimated population of 8,522 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pool & Tehidy average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pool & Tehidy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pool & Tehidy a safe place to live?
Pool & Tehidy recorded 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 852nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Pool & Tehidy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 461 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Pool & Tehidy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pool & Tehidy was down 8% on the year before: 1,006 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,088 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pool & Tehidy?
About 8,522 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pool & Tehidy?
Pool & Tehidy 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.