Crime in Pool and Illogan: statistics, rates and trends
1,070 crimes were recorded in Pool and Illogan in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pool and Illogan at a glance
- Crime trends in Pool and Illogan
- Types of crime in Pool and Illogan
- Pool and Illogan compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pool and Illogan
- Streets with the most crime in Pool and Illogan
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pool and Illogan
- Population and deprivation in Pool and Illogan
- Questions about crime in Pool and Illogan
- About this data
1,070 crimes were recorded in Pool and Illogan in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 495 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pool and Illogan has the 284th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pool and Illogan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,070 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.6 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,941 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pool and Illogan was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,193 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (827). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,070 | 107.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,193 | 120.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 936 | 94.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 827 | 83.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 968 | 97.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 879 | 88.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 913 | 91.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 954 | 96.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pool and Illogan 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, other theft, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 49.8 | 1.45 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 16.0 | 1.04 | -34% |
| Other theft | 89 | 9.0 | 1.40 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 8.8 | 1.29 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 7.0 | 0.85 | -45% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +69% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -23% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.42 | +17% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.45 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pool and Illogan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pool and Illogan recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pool and Illogan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pool and Illogan recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pool and Illogan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pool and Illogan recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pool and Illogan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pool and Illogan recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pool and Illogan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pool and Illogan recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pool and Illogan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pool and Illogan recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pool and Illogan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pool and Illogan recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pool and Illogan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pool and Illogan recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pool and Illogan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pool and Illogan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pool and Illogan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pool and Illogan recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pool and Illogan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pool and Illogan recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pool and Illogan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pool and Illogan recorded 7 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pool and Illogan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pool and Illogan recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pool and Illogan
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pool and Illogan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pool and Illogan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pool and Illogan.
2 areas within Pool and Illogan, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pool & Tehidy had the highest rate (116.9 per 1,000) and Illogan & Portreath the lowest (53.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool & Tehidy | Neighbourhood | 8,522 | 996 | 116.9 |
| Illogan & Portreath | Neighbourhood | 6,213 | 333 | 53.6 |
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 Pool and Illogan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quilkin Avenue | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Hospital | 72 |
| On or near Fore Street | 60 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Agar Road | 26 |
| On or near Brunton Road | 23 |
| On or near Little Treloweth | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pool and Illogan 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 | 448 | 41.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 18.8% |
| Not recorded | 159 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Pool and Illogan has an estimated population of 9,941. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pool and Illogan sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pool and Illogan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Pool and Illogan a safe place to live?
Pool and Illogan recorded 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Pool and Illogan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Pool and Illogan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pool and Illogan was down 10% on the year before: 1,070 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,193 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pool and Illogan?
Pool and Illogan 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 Pool and Illogan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.