Crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 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 Porthleven, Breage & Germoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- Types of crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- Porthleven, Breage & Germoe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- Demographics of Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- Questions about crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (125), public order (23) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,433rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 222 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,488 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe peaked in the year to August 2021 (248 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (201). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 222 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 228 | 41.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 201 | 36.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 238 | 43.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 248 | 45.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 233 | 42.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 226 | 41.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 230 | 41.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 125.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 22.8 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Porthleven, Breage & Germoe; the highest is Helston South & Meneage (85.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Crowan, Sithney & Wendron (27.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porthleven, Breage & Germoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston North | 236 | 37.5 | -7% |
| Helston South & Meneage | 618 | 85.6 | +112% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 211 | 27.1 | -33% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | +12% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 561 | 80.8 | +100% |
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | +100% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | +77% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 441 | 74.3 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Church Row | 16 |
| On or near Matela Close | 16 |
| On or near Wheal Rose | 12 |
| On or near Reppersfield Row | 11 |
| On or near Fore Street | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Terrace | 7 |
| On or near Rinsey Lane | 6 |
| On or near Harbour Road | 5 |
| On or near Ocean Crescent | 5 |
Of the 203 crimes in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 49.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe has an estimated population of 5,488 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Porthleven, Breage & Germoe average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Porthleven, Breage & Germoe a safe place to live?
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,433rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (23).
Is crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe was down 3% on the year before: 222 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 228 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?
About 5,488 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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.