Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR1 · Cornwall
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Helston has less crime — 29 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
Truro recorded substantially more crime than Helston in April 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 29, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Truro has more Anti-social behaviour (37). Helston is below the national average while Truro is above, making Helston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Truro — 29 vs 198 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, Helston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Truro had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Helston recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 198).