Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR8 · Cornwall
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Helston has less crime — 29 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Colan saw somewhat more crime than Helston in April 2026 (37 vs 29 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colan sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Helston has more Public order (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Colan — 29 vs 37 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Helston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colan saw higher rates of Other theft while Helston had more Public order. Overall, Helston recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 37).