Crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- Questions about crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
- About this data
225 crimes were recorded in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Porthleven, Breage & Germoe has the 3,405th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Porthleven, Breage & Germoe | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 225 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,488 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe was highest in the year to July 2021 (255 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (202). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 225 | 41.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 229 | 41.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 202 | 36.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 227 | 41.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 255 | 46.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 242 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 219 | 39.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 222 | 40.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+14%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -29% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -5% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +75% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 54.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Burglary in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Porthleven, Breage & Germoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Porthleven, Breage & Germoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porthleven, Breage & Germoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helston North | 238 | 37.9 | -8% |
| Helston South & Meneage | 634 | 87.8 | +114% |
| Crowan, Sithney & Wendron | 217 | 27.9 | -32% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | +10% |
| Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East | 559 | 80.5 | +96% |
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | +98% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | +74% |
| Camborne West & Treswithian | 439 | 74.0 | +80% |
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 Porthleven, Breage & Germoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Matela Close | 17 |
| On or near Church Row | 17 |
| 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 Wellington Road | 7 |
| On or near Rinsey Lane | 7 |
| On or near Harbour Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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 | 103 | 45.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe has an estimated population of 5,488. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Porthleven, Breage & Germoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Porthleven, Breage & Germoe a safe place to live?
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe recorded 41.0 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 Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porthleven, Breage & Germoe was down 2% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 229 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Porthleven, Breage & Germoe?
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe 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 Porthleven, Breage & Germoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.