Crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne: statistics, rates and trends
1,532 crimes were recorded in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne in the 12 months to July 2026, 292.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- Questions about crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
- About this data
1,532 crimes were recorded in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne in the 12 months to July 2026, 292.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 588 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Truro Moresk & Trehaverne has the 73rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,532 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 292.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,237 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,312). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,532 | 292.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,496 | 285.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,409 | 269.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,333 | 254.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,319 | 251.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,312 | 250.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,458 | 278.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,543 | 294.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other theft (+80%) and public order (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 588 | 112.3 | 3.28 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 61.9 | 4.03 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 29.8 | 3.60 | -43% |
| Public order | 120 | 22.9 | 3.45 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 20.6 | 3.04 | -8% |
| Other theft | 101 | 19.3 | 3.02 | +80% |
| Drugs | 30 | 5.7 | 1.75 | +11% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +56% |
| Other crime | 23 | 4.4 | 2.08 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.6 | 0.74 | +111% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 3.1 | 3.15 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.1 | 1.55 | +450% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.9 | 1.13 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 588 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (112.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Truro Moresk & Trehaverne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Truro Moresk & Trehaverne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Truro Moresk & Trehaverne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 459 | 66.8 | -77% |
| Truro Tregolls | 525 | 73.5 | -75% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 700 | 98.0 | -66% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -89% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | -82% |
| Probus & St Erme | 308 | 39.7 | -86% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -92% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 221 | 34.5 | -88% |
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 Truro Moresk & Trehaverne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mary'S Street | 204 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 185 |
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near River Street | 101 |
| On or near Quay Street | 89 |
| On or near Union Place | 60 |
| On or near Police Station | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Kenwyn Street | 48 |
| On or near Tregear Gardens | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne 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 | 511 | 33.4% |
| Not recorded | 324 | 21.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% |
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne has an estimated population of 5,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne a safe place to live?
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne recorded 292.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Truro Moresk & Trehaverne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 588 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (324).
Is crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro Moresk & Trehaverne was up 2% on the year before: 1,532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,496 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Truro Moresk & Trehaverne?
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne 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 Truro Moresk & Trehaverne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.