Crime in Truro: statistics, rates and trends
2,904 crimes were recorded in Truro in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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2,904 crimes were recorded in Truro in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,202 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Truro has the 144th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Truro | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,904 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 23,026 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Truro was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,410). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 2,904 | 126.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,923 | 126.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,567 | 111.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,460 | 106.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,520 | 109.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,410 | 104.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,576 | 111.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,669 | 115.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 265 |
| June 2026 | 226 |
| May 2026 | 269 |
| April 2026 | 234 |
| March 2026 | 260 |
| February 2026 | 245 |
| January 2026 | 182 |
| December 2025 | 207 |
| November 2025 | 264 |
| October 2025 | 259 |
| September 2025 | 275 |
| August 2025 | 218 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Truro 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+54%) and other crime (+54%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,202 | 52.2 | 1.52 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 503 | 21.8 | 1.42 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 259 | 11.2 | 1.66 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 230 | 10.0 | 1.21 | -28% |
| Public order | 224 | 9.7 | 1.46 | +27% |
| Other theft | 207 | 9.0 | 1.41 | +54% |
| Drugs | 65 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Other crime | 60 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +54% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.3 | 1.30 | -6% |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +112% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Truro
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Truro recorded 1,202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Truro
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Truro recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Truro
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Truro recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Truro
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Truro recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Truro
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Truro recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Truro
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Truro recorded 207 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 54% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Truro
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Truro recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Truro
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Truro recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Truro
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Truro recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Truro
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Truro recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Truro
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Truro recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Truro
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Truro recorded 17 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 112% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Truro
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Truro recorded 16 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 7% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Truro
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Truro recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Truro, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Truro.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Truro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | -34% |
| Redruth | 1,181 | 97.7 | -23% |
| Falmouth | 2,014 | 84.5 | -33% |
| Pool and Illogan | 1,070 | 107.6 | -15% |
| Indian Queens, Fraddon and St Columb Road | 371 | 62.1 | -51% |
| Newquay | 2,702 | 110.0 | -13% |
| Camborne | 2,170 | 97.0 | -23% |
| St Austell | 2,595 | 106.6 | -15% |
4 areas within Truro, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Truro Moresk & Trehaverne had the highest rate (292.5 per 1,000) and Truro Boscawen & Redannick the lowest (66.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | Neighbourhood | 5,237 | 1,532 | 292.5 |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | Neighbourhood | 7,141 | 700 | 98.0 |
| Truro Tregolls | Neighbourhood | 7,144 | 525 | 73.5 |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | Neighbourhood | 6,867 | 459 | 66.8 |
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 Truro over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 204 |
| On or near St Mary'S Street | 204 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 185 |
| On or near Hospital | 184 |
| On or near River Street | 101 |
| On or near Quay Street | 89 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 70 |
| On or near Union Place | 60 |
| On or near Police Station | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Truro 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 | 1,070 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 592 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 503 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 334 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 46 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% |
Truro has an estimated population of 23,026. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Truro sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Truro |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Truro a safe place to live?
Truro recorded 126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Truro?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (503).
Is crime in Truro going up or down?
Recorded crime in Truro was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,904 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,923 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Truro?
Truro 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 Truro. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.