Crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 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 Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day at a glance
- Crime trends in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- Types of crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- Population and deprivation in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- Questions about crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- About this data
331 crimes were recorded in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 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 175 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day has the 3,212th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 331 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,239 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day was highest in the year to July 2021 (389 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (297). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 331 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 302 | 41.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 297 | 41.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 339 | 46.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 53.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 340 | 47.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 317 | 43.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 359 | 49.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day 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 criminal damage and arson (+38%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +38% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.6 | 0.23 | -38% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +111% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.20 | +40% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth South | 468 | 73.8 | +61% |
| Redruth North | 722 | 119.2 | +161% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 297 | 46.1 | +1% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 996 | 116.9 | +156% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 333 | 53.6 | +17% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | +17% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 535 | 71.2 | +56% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 544 | 97.9 | +114% |
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 Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pengover Parc | 15 |
| On or near Dopps Mews | 12 |
| On or near Fore Street | 11 |
| On or near East End | 9 |
| On or near North Street | 9 |
| On or near Elvan Mews | 9 |
| On or near Treskerby | 9 |
| On or near Drump Road | 8 |
| On or near New Lane | 8 |
| On or near Scoria Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day 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 | 159 | 48.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day has an estimated population of 7,239. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day a safe place to live?
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 45.7 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 Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (36).
Is crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day was up 10% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day?
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day 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 Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.