Helston vs Isles of Scilly — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Helston

TR13 · Cornwall

29

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Public order4
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Isles of Scilly

TR21 · Isles of Scilly

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Other crime1
  • Vehicle crime1

Isles of Scilly has less crime — 3 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Helston recorded substantially more crime than Isles of Scilly in April 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 3, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Public order (4), while Isles of Scilly has more Drugs (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helston or Isles of Scilly safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer crimes than Helston — 3 vs 29 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Isles of Scilly is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Helston and Isles of Scilly?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Helston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Isles of Scilly had more Drugs and Other crime. Overall, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 29).

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