Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR16 · Cornwall
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Helston has less crime — 29 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.
Redruth recorded substantially more crime than Helston in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 29, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Redruth has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Redruth — 29 vs 93 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Helston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Helston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Redruth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Helston recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 93).