Crime in Probus & St Erme: statistics, rates and trends
324 crimes were recorded in Probus & St Erme in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Probus & St Erme
- Questions about crime in Probus & St Erme
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (186), criminal damage and arson (29) and other theft (29) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Probus & St Erme | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 324 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.8 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,753 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Probus & St Erme of any year here (324 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 324 | 41.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 272 | 35.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 260 | 33.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 246 | 31.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 229 | 29.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 244 | 31.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 227 | 29.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 229 | 29.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and public order (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 130 to 186 and other theft rose from 21 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 23 and public order fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Probus & St Erme; the highest is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne (299.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mewan & Grampound (29.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Probus & St Erme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Tregolls | 531 | 74.3 | +78% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,567 | 299.2 | +616% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 474 | 69.0 | +65% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +137% |
| St Stephen-in-Brannel | 378 | 56.1 | +34% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 227 | 35.5 | -15% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | +49% |
| St Mewan & Grampound | 183 | 29.8 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Probus & St Erme over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Windmill Hill | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near St Francis Meadow | 11 |
| On or near Truthan View | 11 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 10 |
| On or near Creekside View | 9 |
| On or near Parcandowr | 9 |
| On or near Pillars Close | 9 |
Of the 301 crimes in Probus & St Erme with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 50.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Probus & St Erme has an estimated population of 7,753 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Probus & St Erme average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Probus & St Erme | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Probus & St Erme a safe place to live?
Probus & St Erme recorded 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Probus & St Erme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (29).
Is crime in Probus & St Erme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Probus & St Erme was up 19% on the year before: 324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Probus & St Erme?
About 7,753 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Probus & St Erme?
Probus & St Erme 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.