Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR8 · Cornwall
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR1 · Cornwall
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Colan has less crime — 37 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
Truro recorded substantially more crime than Colan in April 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 37, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other theft (5), while Truro has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Public order (20). Colan is below the national average while Truro is above, making Colan the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colan recorded fewer crimes than Truro — 37 vs 198 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Colan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Truro had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Colan recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 198).