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Crime in Helston

Helston had 201 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

TR13, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Helston

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66.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common115 in 3 months

Month by month

59 Mar 65 Apr 74 May 57 Jun 81 Jul 63 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Helston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11557%
criminal damage2110%
anti-social behaviour189%
theft168%
public order136%
shoplifting73%
vehicle crime42%
other crime31%

Helston against Cornwall

TypeHelston per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence37.829.5▲ 14%
Burglary0.31.2–
Vehicle crime1.30–
Anti-social behaviour5.94.4▼ 28%
Theft and robbery5.34.5▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Porthleven67.2▼ 24%
Helston66.1▲ 2%
Breage31–
Constantine12.2–
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Helston a safe area?

Helston had about 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Helston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (115), followed by criminal damage (21) and anti-social behaviour (18).