Crime in Truro Tregolls: statistics, rates and trends
525 crimes were recorded in Truro Tregolls in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Truro Tregolls
- Questions about crime in Truro Tregolls
- About this data
525 crimes were recorded in Truro Tregolls in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 288 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Truro Tregolls has the 2,083rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Truro Tregolls | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 525 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,144 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Truro Tregolls was highest in the year to July 2026 (525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (445). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 525 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 479 | 67.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 493 | 69.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 461 | 64.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 472 | 66.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 445 | 62.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 472 | 66.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 455 | 63.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Truro Tregolls 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. The largest increases were in public order (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 40.3 | 1.18 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.8 | 1.16 | +4% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -57% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.3 | 0.52 | +121% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +50% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 0.55 | +17% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.26 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Truro Tregolls
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Truro Tregolls recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 54.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Truro Tregolls
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Truro Tregolls recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Truro Tregolls
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Truro Tregolls recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Truro Tregolls
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Truro Tregolls recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Truro Tregolls
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Truro Tregolls recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Truro Tregolls
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Truro Tregolls recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Truro Tregolls
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Truro Tregolls recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Truro Tregolls
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Truro Tregolls recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Truro Tregolls
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Truro Tregolls recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Truro Tregolls
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Truro Tregolls recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Truro Tregolls
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Truro Tregolls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Truro Tregolls
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Truro Tregolls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Truro Tregolls
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Truro Tregolls recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Truro Tregolls, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Truro Tregolls.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Truro Tregolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,532 | 292.5 | +298% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 459 | 66.8 | -9% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 700 | 98.0 | +33% |
| Probus & St Erme | 308 | 39.7 | -46% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -55% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 255 | 53.3 | -27% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -69% |
| St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland | 221 | 34.5 | -53% |
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 Tregolls over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quarry Lane | 55 |
| On or near Trevethenick Road | 28 |
| On or near St Clement'S Close | 27 |
| On or near Polruan Road | 27 |
| On or near Trelander East | 24 |
| On or near Trenerry Close | 20 |
| On or near Trelander South | 18 |
| On or near Union Hill | 17 |
| On or near Trelander Highway | 14 |
| On or near Trelander North | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Truro Tregolls 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 | 249 | 47.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Truro Tregolls has an estimated population of 7,144. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Truro Tregolls sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Truro Tregolls |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Truro Tregolls a safe place to live?
Truro Tregolls recorded 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Tregolls?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Truro Tregolls going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro Tregolls was up 10% on the year before: 525 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 479 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Truro Tregolls?
Truro Tregolls 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 Tregolls. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.