Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR7 · Cornwall
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Helston has less crime — 34 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
Newquay recorded substantially more crime than Helston in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 34, a 5.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newquay records significantly more (72 vs 13 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 34 vs 175 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Helston is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Helston recorded 13 incidents of this type vs 72 in Newquay. Overall, Helston had fewer total crimes (34 vs 175).