Crime in Camborne: statistics, rates and trends

2,170 crimes were recorded in Camborne in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,038 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Camborne has the 390th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Camborne was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,131). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Camborne 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, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and shoplifting (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Camborne

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camborne recorded 1,038 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 47.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Camborne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camborne recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Camborne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camborne recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Camborne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camborne recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Camborne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camborne recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Camborne

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camborne recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Camborne

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camborne recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Camborne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camborne recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Camborne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camborne recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Camborne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camborne recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Camborne

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camborne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Camborne

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camborne recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Camborne

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Camborne recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Camborne

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camborne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Camborne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camborne.

4 areas within Camborne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Camborne Trelowarren had the highest rate (118.4 per 1,000) and Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon the lowest (71.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Camborne over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camborne 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.

Camborne has an estimated population of 22,369. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camborne sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Camborne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.