Crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day: statistics, rates and trends
329 crimes were recorded in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- Questions about crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), criminal damage and arson (34), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (25) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 329 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,239 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day peaked in the year to August 2021 (392 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (306). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 329 | 45.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 306 | 42.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 311 | 43.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 337 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 392 | 54.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 354 | 48.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 307 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 359 | 49.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 34 and violence and sexual offences rose from 153 to 181, while anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day; the highest is Redruth North (121.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap (44.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth South | 476 | 75.1 | +65% |
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +168% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | -2% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +160% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 330 | 53.1 | +17% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | +16% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | +58% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +118% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dopps Mews” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dopps Mews | 15 |
| On or near Pengover Parc | 13 |
| On or near Fore Street | 12 |
| On or near Scoria Close | 11 |
| On or near East End | 10 |
| On or near North Street | 10 |
| On or near Treskerby | 10 |
| On or near Drump Road | 8 |
| On or near Elvan Mews | 8 |
| On or near New Lane | 8 |
Of the 304 crimes in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 53.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 19.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day has an estimated population of 7,239 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day a safe place to live?
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day recorded 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day was up 8% on the year before: 329 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 306 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day?
About 7,239 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day?
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day 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.