Crime in Redruth South: statistics, rates and trends
476 crimes were recorded in Redruth South in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Redruth South at a glance
- Crime trends in Redruth South
- Types of crime in Redruth South
- Redruth South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redruth South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redruth South
- Demographics of Redruth South
- Questions about crime in Redruth South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), anti-social behaviour (78) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,021st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Redruth South | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 476 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,340 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Redruth South of any year here (476 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 476 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 437 | 68.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 338 | 53.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 379 | 59.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 405 | 63.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 454 | 71.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 442 | 69.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 438 | 69.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (24% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 32 and criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 50, while anti-social behaviour fell from 132 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 31.7 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 32 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +60% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redruth South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth North | 737 | 121.6 | +62% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | -39% |
| Pool & Tehidy | 1,006 | 118.0 | +57% |
| Illogan & Portreath | 330 | 53.1 | -29% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | -41% |
| Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon | 539 | 71.7 | -4% |
| Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill | 550 | 99.0 | +32% |
| Camborne Trelowarren | 933 | 120.2 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Redruth South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fore Street” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fore Street | 53 |
| On or near Alma Place | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Market Strand | 24 |
| On or near Sparnon Close | 24 |
| On or near Heanton Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Albany Road | 14 |
| On or near Wesley Street | 12 |
| On or near West End | 12 |
| On or near Albany Close | 11 |
Of the 398 crimes in Redruth South with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Redruth South has an estimated population of 6,340 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redruth South average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Redruth South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redruth South a safe place to live?
Redruth South recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,021st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Redruth South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Redruth South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redruth South was up 9% on the year before: 476 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 437 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redruth South?
About 6,340 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redruth South?
Redruth South 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.