Crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater: statistics, rates and trends
253 crimes were recorded in Threemilestone & Chacewater in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Threemilestone & Chacewater
- Questions about crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), criminal damage and arson (26) and anti-social behaviour (24) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,907th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Threemilestone & Chacewater | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 253 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,784 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater peaked in the year to August 2021 (332 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 253 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 58.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 248 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 253 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 332 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 59.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 276 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 244 | 51.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 126, while anti-social behaviour fell from 30 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 26.3 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Threemilestone & Chacewater; the highest is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne (299.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Feock & Kea (31.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Threemilestone & Chacewater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +87% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 474 | 69.0 | +31% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | -14% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,567 | 299.2 | +466% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -41% |
| Truro Tregolls | 531 | 74.3 | +41% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | -16% |
| St Agnes | 362 | 41.0 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Threemilestone & Chacewater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Jake'S Lane | 14 |
| On or near Chacewater Hill | 11 |
| On or near Deeble Close | 11 |
| On or near Pendeen Road | 11 |
| On or near Hugus Meadows | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Seymour Close | 9 |
Of the 229 crimes in Threemilestone & Chacewater with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 58.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 19.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Threemilestone & Chacewater has an estimated population of 4,784 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Threemilestone & Chacewater average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Threemilestone & Chacewater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Threemilestone & Chacewater a safe place to live?
Threemilestone & Chacewater recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,907th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (26).
Is crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Threemilestone & Chacewater was down 10% on the year before: 253 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Threemilestone & Chacewater?
About 4,784 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Threemilestone & Chacewater?
Threemilestone & Chacewater 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.