Crime in Truro Tregolls: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in Truro Tregolls in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Truro Tregolls at a glance
- Crime trends in Truro Tregolls
- Types of crime in Truro Tregolls
- Truro Tregolls compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Truro Tregolls
- What happened after crimes were reported in Truro Tregolls
- Demographics of Truro Tregolls
- Questions about crime in Truro Tregolls
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), criminal damage and arson (56) and other theft (36) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,051st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Truro Tregolls | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 531 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,144 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Truro Tregolls of any year here (531 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 531 | 74.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 472 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 503 | 70.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 464 | 64.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 457 | 64.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 454 | 63.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 465 | 65.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 445 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 24 to 33 and violence and sexual offences rose from 227 to 296, while anti-social behaviour fell from 78 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 41.4 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Truro Tregolls; 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 Tregolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,567 | 299.2 | +303% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 474 | 69.0 | -7% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +33% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -44% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -58% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | -29% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -69% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 227 | 35.5 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Truro Tregolls over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Quarry Lane” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quarry Lane | 53 |
| On or near Trelander East | 30 |
| On or near St Clement'S Close | 28 |
| On or near Trevethenick Road | 28 |
| On or near Polruan Road | 24 |
| On or near Trenerry Close | 20 |
| On or near Trelander South | 19 |
| On or near Union Hill | 19 |
| On or near Pendeen Road | 14 |
| On or near Trelander Highway | 14 |
Of the 499 crimes in Truro Tregolls with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 50.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Truro Tregolls has an estimated population of 7,144 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Truro Tregolls average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Truro Tregolls | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Truro Tregolls a safe place to live?
Truro Tregolls recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,051st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Truro Tregolls?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Truro Tregolls going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro Tregolls was up 12% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 472 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Truro Tregolls?
About 7,144 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Truro Tregolls?
Truro Tregolls 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.