Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR21 · Isles of Scilly
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Isles of Scilly has less crime — 3 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Helston recorded substantially more crime than Isles of Scilly in February 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 3, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Isles of Scilly has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer crimes than Helston — 3 vs 34 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Isles of Scilly is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Helston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Isles of Scilly had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 34).