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Crime in Porthleven

Porthleven had 41 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

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

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67.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 24 Apr 16 May 14 Jun 14 Jul 13 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2459%
public order615%
anti-social behaviour410%
theft25%
criminal damage12%
theft from the person12%
other crime12%
vehicle crime12%

Porthleven against Cornwall

TypePorthleven per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence39.329.5▼ 17%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime1.60–
Anti-social behaviour6.64.4–
Theft and robbery4.94.5–

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–
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 Porthleven a safe area?

Porthleven had about 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Porthleven?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by public order (6) and anti-social behaviour (4).