Crime in Probus & St Erme: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in Probus & St Erme in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Probus & St Erme at a glance
- Crime trends in Probus & St Erme
- Types of crime in Probus & St Erme
- Probus & St Erme compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Probus & St Erme
- What happened after crimes were reported in Probus & St Erme
- Population and deprivation in Probus & St Erme
- Questions about crime in Probus & St Erme
- About this data
308 crimes were recorded in Probus & St Erme in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 169 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Probus & St Erme has the 3,454th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Probus & St Erme | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 308 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,753 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Probus & St Erme was highest in the year to July 2026 (308 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (224). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 308 | 39.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 281 | 36.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 244 | 31.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 242 | 31.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 233 | 30.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 252 | 32.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 226 | 29.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 224 | 28.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Probus & St Erme 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 (+29%) and other theft (+24%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 21.8 | 0.64 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -29% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +24% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -25% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +125% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.43 | -12% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -60% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Probus & St Erme
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Probus & St Erme recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 54.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Probus & St Erme
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Probus & St Erme recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Probus & St Erme
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Probus & St Erme recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Probus & St Erme
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Probus & St Erme recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Probus & St Erme
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Probus & St Erme recorded 21 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 25% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Probus & St Erme
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Probus & St Erme recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Probus & St Erme
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Probus & St Erme recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Probus & St Erme
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Probus & St Erme recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Probus & St Erme
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Probus & St Erme recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Probus & St Erme
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Probus & St Erme 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Probus & St Erme
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Probus & St Erme recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Probus & St Erme
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Probus & St Erme recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Probus & St Erme, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Probus & St Erme.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Probus & St Erme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Tregolls | 525 | 73.5 | +85% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,532 | 292.5 | +636% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 459 | 66.8 | +68% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 700 | 98.0 | +147% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 386 | 57.3 | +44% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 221 | 34.5 | -13% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | +54% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 184 | 29.9 | -25% |
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 Probus & St Erme over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Windmill Hill | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near St Francis Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Truthan View | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Creekside View | 10 |
| On or near Chancery Close | 9 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 9 |
| On or near Parcandowr | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Probus & St Erme 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 | 143 | 46.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Probus & St Erme has an estimated population of 7,753. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Probus & St Erme sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Probus & St Erme |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Probus & St Erme a safe place to live?
Probus & St Erme recorded 39.7 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 Probus & St Erme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (33).
Is crime in Probus & St Erme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Probus & St Erme was up 10% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Probus & St Erme?
Probus & St Erme 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 Probus & St Erme. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.