Crime in Pool and Illogan: statistics, rates and trends
1,078 crimes were recorded in Pool and Illogan in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pool and Illogan
- Questions about crime in Pool and Illogan
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (498), anti-social behaviour (159), criminal damage and arson (86) and other theft (86) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 273rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pool and Illogan | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,078 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,941 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pool and Illogan peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,181 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (843). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,078 | 108.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,181 | 118.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 977 | 98.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 843 | 84.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 928 | 93.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 911 | 91.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 900 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 924 | 92.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pool and Illogan recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate), other theft (34% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (28% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (43% below) and burglary (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 123 to 74 and anti-social behaviour fell from 217 to 159.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 50.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 86 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pool and Illogan; the highest is Truro (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Carbis Bay (43.0).
Of the 2 areas within Pool and Illogan, Pool & Tehidy had the highest crime rate (118.0 per 1,000) and Illogan & Portreath the lowest (53.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool & Tehidy | Neighbourhood | 8,522 | 1,006 | 118.0 |
| Illogan & Portreath | Neighbourhood | 6,213 | 330 | 53.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Pool and Illogan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 95 |
| On or near Quilkin Avenue | 90 |
| On or near Hospital | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Fore Street | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 31 |
| On or near Agar Road | 25 |
| On or near Brunton Road | 25 |
| On or near Crofty Close | 22 |
Of the 919 crimes in Pool and Illogan with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 438 | 47.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Pool and Illogan has an estimated population of 9,941 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pool and Illogan average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pool and Illogan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pool and Illogan a safe place to live?
Pool and Illogan recorded 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 273rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Pool and Illogan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to August 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 9% on the year before: 1,078 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,181 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pool and Illogan?
About 9,941 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pool and Illogan?
Pool and Illogan 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.