Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR11 · Cornwall
192
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Helston has less crime — 29 vs 192 incidents in April 2026.
Falmouth recorded substantially more crime than Helston in April 2026 — 192 incidents compared to 29, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Falmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while Helston has more Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Falmouth — 29 vs 192 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Helston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Falmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Helston had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Helston recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 192).