Crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater: statistics, rates and trends
255 crimes were recorded in Threemilestone & Chacewater in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater at a glance
- Crime trends in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- Types of crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- Threemilestone & Chacewater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- Population and deprivation in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- Questions about crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- About this data
255 crimes were recorded in Threemilestone & Chacewater in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 132 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Threemilestone & Chacewater has the 2,885th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Threemilestone & Chacewater | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 255 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,784 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater was highest in the year to July 2021 (330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (243). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 255 | 53.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 276 | 57.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 244 | 51.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 265 | 55.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 330 | 69.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 293 | 61.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 260 | 54.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 243 | 50.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Threemilestone & Chacewater 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 (+32%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 27.6 | 0.81 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -30% |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -5% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -61% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -30% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -83% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 51.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 7 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 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Threemilestone & Chacewater
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Threemilestone & Chacewater, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Threemilestone & Chacewater.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Threemilestone & Chacewater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 700 | 98.0 | +84% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 459 | 66.8 | +25% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 331 | 45.7 | -14% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,532 | 292.5 | +449% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -37% |
| Truro Tregolls | 525 | 73.5 | +38% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 297 | 46.1 | -14% |
| St Agnes | 358 | 40.6 | -24% |
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 Threemilestone & Chacewater over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Jake'S Lane | 14 |
| On or near Deeble Close | 10 |
| On or near Hugus Meadows | 10 |
| On or near Seymour Close | 10 |
| On or near Chacewater Hill | 9 |
| On or near Pendeen Road | 9 |
| On or near Tregavethan View | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Threemilestone & Chacewater 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 | 139 | 54.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.4% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Threemilestone & Chacewater has an estimated population of 4,784. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Threemilestone & Chacewater sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Threemilestone & Chacewater |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Threemilestone & Chacewater a safe place to live?
Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 53.3 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 Threemilestone & Chacewater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater was down 8% on the year before: 255 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 276 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Threemilestone & Chacewater?
Threemilestone & Chacewater 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 Threemilestone & Chacewater. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.