Crime in Helston: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Helston in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Helston at a glance
- Crime trends in Helston
- Types of crime in Helston
- Helston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Helston
- Streets with the most crime in Helston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Helston
- Population and deprivation in Helston
- Questions about crime in Helston
- About this data
631 crimes were recorded in Helston in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Helston has the 943rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Helston | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 631 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.0 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,340 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Helston was highest in the year to July 2018 (632 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (467). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 631 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 624 | 60.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 467 | 45.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 622 | 60.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 592 | 57.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 583 | 56.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 621 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 632 | 61.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Helston 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 other theft (+26%) and public order (+26%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-28%) and shoplifting (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 27.4 | 0.80 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 10.5 | 0.69 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -4% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.6 | 0.73 | +26% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.80 | -27% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.7 | 0.19 | -59% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -75% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.4 | 0.08 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Helston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Helston recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Helston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Helston recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Helston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Helston recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Helston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Helston recorded 48 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 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Helston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Helston recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Helston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Helston recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Helston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Helston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Helston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Helston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Helston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Helston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Helston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Helston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Helston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Helston recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Helston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Helston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Helston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Helston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Helston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Helston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Helston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | +59% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | +37% |
| Hayle | 799 | 87.4 | +43% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | +76% |
| Falmouth | 2,014 | 84.5 | +38% |
| Redruth | 1,181 | 97.7 | +60% |
| Carbis Bay | 239 | 43.0 | -29% |
| St Ives (Cornwall) | 582 | 111.7 | +83% |
2 areas within Helston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Helston South & Meneage had the highest rate (87.8 per 1,000) and Helston North the lowest (37.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helston South & Meneage | Neighbourhood | 7,217 | 634 | 87.8 |
| Helston North | Neighbourhood | 6,285 | 238 | 37.9 |
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 Helston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Boscawen Road | 47 |
| On or near Coinagehall Street | 25 |
| On or near Hawkins Way | 22 |
| On or near Bullock Lane | 21 |
| On or near Meneage Street | 20 |
| On or near Rowe'S Lane | 20 |
| On or near Lady Street | 18 |
| On or near Meneage Parc | 17 |
| On or near Pellew Crescent | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Helston 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 | 233 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 13.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
Helston has an estimated population of 10,340. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Helston sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Helston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Helston a safe place to live?
Helston recorded 61.0 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 Helston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Helston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Helston was up 1% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 624 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Helston?
Helston 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 Helston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.