Redruth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Redruth's February 2026 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents places it 3.1% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent but modest elevation in local crime levels. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.5% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft at 17.7% and anti-social behaviour at 8.9%. This distribution highlights a dual challenge: the continued prominence of interpersonal violence, which remains 16% above the UK average, and the stark overrepresentation of other theft, which is 186% above national figures. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may help explain the lower-than-expected levels of property crime, which typically peaks during warmer months. However, the sharp contrast between the rise in burglary (up 100%) and the decline in violent crime (down 28.9%) suggests a combination of local dynamics. The town's compact built-up area, combined with its position as a regional hub for tourism and retail, likely contributes to these patterns. While the overall rate remains slightly above the UK average, the monthly decline from 6.9 to 6.6 per 1,000 indicates some progress in crime reduction efforts, albeit tempered by the persistent challenges in addressing specific categories like other theft and violence. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions that balance broader public safety measures with localized strategies to tackle the most pressing issues.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 100% increase in burglary incidents, rising from one to two cases. This surge contrasts sharply with a 28.9% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 45 to 32. The latter decline aligns with the winter lull in public gatherings. Other theft remained high, at 186% above the UK average, driven by an 14-incident spike in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 34% below the UK average, a trend likely tied to reduced outdoor activity and shorter evenings. The most striking shift was the 100% rise in burglary, which, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal focus. Residents may find the 3.1% overall rate increase—despite the monthly decline—particularly noteworthy, as it suggests persistent challenges in maintaining consistent reductions.

Redruth's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This marks the first monthly decline since last autumn. above the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of three reported incidents each day, a consistent rhythm that reflects the town's small population and limited spatial spread of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents—a figure that, while modest, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific localities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Redruth's crime profile, though slightly elevated nationally, remains tightly bound to local patterns rather than broader regional trends. This consistency suggests that targeted local factors—such as the town's retail density or seasonal lulls—play a more immediate role than macro-level influences.