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Crime in Porth

Porth had 101 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 57th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

TR7, Cornwall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Porth

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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
57 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 25 Apr 27 May 32 Jun 34 Jul 35 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Porth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4444%
anti-social behaviour1414%
vehicle crime1111%
criminal damage1010%
theft99%
public order44%
drugs22%
shoplifting22%

Porth against Cornwall

TypePorth per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence26.429.5▲ 29%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime6.60–
Anti-social behaviour8.44.4–
Theft and robbery7.24.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newquay118.5▲ 7%
Crantock88▲ 65%
St Columb Minor64.2▲ 20%
Porth60.6▲ 25%
Quintrell Downs43.6▼ 26%
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 Porth a safe area?

Porth had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 57 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Porth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and vehicle crime (11).