Crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne: statistics, rates and trends
1,567 crimes were recorded in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne in the 12 months to August 2026, 299.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne at a glance
- Crime trends in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- Types of crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- Truro Moresk & Trehaverne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- Demographics of Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- Questions about crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (604), anti-social behaviour (326) and shoplifting (175) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 68th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,567 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 299.2 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,237 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,594 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,289). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,567 | 299.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,505 | 287.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,423 | 271.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,298 | 247.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,352 | 258.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,289 | 246.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,407 | 268.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,594 | 304.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
Compared with England and Wales, Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (4.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (3.4 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 64 to 95 and drugs rose from 25 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 272 to 175.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 604 | 115.3 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 326 | 62.2 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 33.4 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 21.6 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 112 | 21.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 95 | 18.1 | 6.4 | +48% |
| Drugs | 32 | 6.1 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Burglary | 27 | 5.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 3.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 2.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Truro Moresk & Trehaverne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 474 | 69.0 | -77% |
| Truro Tregolls | 531 | 74.3 | -75% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | -67% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -90% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | -82% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -86% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -92% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 227 | 35.5 | -88% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Mary'S Street” (199).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Street | 199 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 144 |
| On or near River Street | 98 |
| On or near Quay Street | 89 |
| On or near Union Place | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Kenwyn Street | 49 |
| On or near Police Station | 46 |
| On or near Tregear Gardens | 38 |
Of the 1,241 crimes in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 326 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 515 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne has an estimated population of 5,237 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer children (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Truro Moresk & Trehaverne average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne a safe place to live?
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 299.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 68th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 604 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (326).
Is crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne was up 4% on the year before: 1,567 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,505 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Truro Moresk & Trehaverne?
About 5,237 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Truro Moresk & Trehaverne?
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne 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.