Crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Truro Boscawen & Redannick in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick at a glance
- Crime trends in Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- Types of crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- Truro Boscawen & Redannick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- Demographics of Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- Questions about crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (179), anti-social behaviour (86) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,269th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 474 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,867 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick peaked in the year to August 2025 (530 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (371). 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 | 474 | 69.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 530 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 494 | 71.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 375 | 54.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 54.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 397 | 57.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 377 | 54.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 435 | 63.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Truro Boscawen & Redannick recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, public order rose from 29 to 40 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 59, while anti-social behaviour fell from 114 to 86 and violence and sexual offences fell from 234 to 179.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.6 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Truro Boscawen & Redannick; the highest is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne (299.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,567 | 299.2 | +333% |
| Truro Tregolls | 531 | 74.3 | +8% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +43% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -55% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | -23% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -39% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -67% |
| Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day | 329 | 45.4 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Truro Boscawen & Redannick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near A390 | 39 |
| On or near Morlaix Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Daniell Street | 21 |
| On or near Strangways Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Chy Barham | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Albert Place | 13 |
| On or near Fordh Talgarrek | 13 |
| On or near Richmond Place | 13 |
Of the 388 crimes in Truro Boscawen & Redannick with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Truro Boscawen & Redannick has an estimated population of 6,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Truro Boscawen & Redannick average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Truro Boscawen & Redannick a safe place to live?
Truro Boscawen & Redannick recorded 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,269th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro Boscawen & Redannick was down 11% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 530 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Truro Boscawen & Redannick?
About 6,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Truro Boscawen & Redannick?
Truro Boscawen & Redannick 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.