Crime in Redruth: statistics, rates and trends
1,181 crimes were recorded in Redruth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Redruth at a glance
- Crime trends in Redruth
- Types of crime in Redruth
- Redruth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Redruth
- Streets with the most crime in Redruth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redruth
- Population and deprivation in Redruth
- Questions about crime in Redruth
- About this data
1,181 crimes were recorded in Redruth in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 522 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Redruth has the 382nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redruth | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,181 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,088 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redruth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (841). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,181 | 97.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,090 | 90.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 841 | 69.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 909 | 75.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,053 | 87.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,121 | 92.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,117 | 92.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,224 | 101.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redruth 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+84%) and public order (+48%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 522 | 43.2 | 1.26 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 15.4 | 1.00 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Other theft | 94 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +84% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 4.1 | 0.49 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +82% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +167% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.53 | +200% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redruth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redruth recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redruth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redruth recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redruth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redruth recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redruth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redruth recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redruth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redruth recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redruth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redruth recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redruth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redruth recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redruth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redruth recorded 24 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redruth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redruth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redruth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redruth recorded 24 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 up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redruth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redruth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redruth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redruth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redruth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redruth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Redruth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redruth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Redruth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redruth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redruth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | +10% |
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | -1% |
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | -14% |
| Truro | 2,904 | 126.1 | +29% |
| Falmouth | 2,014 | 84.5 | -13% |
| Hayle | 799 | 87.4 | -11% |
| Helston | 631 | 61.0 | -38% |
| Carbis Bay | 239 | 43.0 | -56% |
2 areas within Redruth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Redruth North had the highest rate (119.2 per 1,000) and Redruth South the lowest (73.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redruth North | Neighbourhood | 6,059 | 722 | 119.2 |
| Redruth South | Neighbourhood | 6,340 | 468 | 73.8 |
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 Redruth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Lemin'S Court | 81 |
| On or near Fore Street | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Close Hill | 40 |
| On or near Alma Place | 39 |
| On or near Market Strand | 29 |
| On or near Sparnon Close | 25 |
| On or near Edmund Road | 21 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redruth 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 | 484 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Redruth has an estimated population of 12,088. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redruth sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redruth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.7% |
Is Redruth a safe place to live?
Redruth recorded 97.7 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 Redruth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Redruth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redruth was up 8% on the year before: 1,181 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,090 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redruth?
Redruth 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 Redruth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.