Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR15 · Cornwall
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR26 · Cornwall
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Ives has less crime — 50 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
Redruth recorded notably higher crime than St Ives in February 2026 — 101 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redruth sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Shoplifting (8), while St Ives has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, St Ives recorded fewer crimes than Redruth — 50 vs 101 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. St Ives is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Redruth saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while St Ives had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Ives recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 101).