Truro Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Truro recorded 264 crimes across its built-up area, translating to a crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents—49.3% above the UK average of 7.3. For a population of 24,309, this means that approximately 1 in every 92 residents experienced a reported crime during the month. The crime profile is heavily weighted toward violent and anti-social offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.4% of all incidents (96 cases) and anti-social behaviour making up 25.8% (68 cases). These figures are consistent with the area's character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural elements, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night may partly explain the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Truro's rate is 56% higher, while anti-social behaviour is 164% above the national average. The sharp rise in drug-related offences—now at 0.4 per 1,000 (10 cases)—suggests a new challenge for local law enforcement, despite declines in vehicle crime and burglary. The interplay of November’s seasonal dynamics—Black Friday shopping, extended darkness, and community events—may contribute to the observed patterns, though the exact causal links remain complex. Truro’s crime picture reflects both the pressures of a populated coastal town and the unique local factors shaping its monthly statistics.

November 2025 saw stark shifts in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences surging by 400% (from 2 to 10 incidents) and robbery and theft from the person both doubling (from 1 to 3). This contrasts with declines in vehicle crime (-50%) and burglary (-33.3%), suggesting fluctuating local pressures. The dominance of violent crime—violence and sexual offences alone account for 36.4% of all crimes—places Truro 56% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 25.8% of total crimes, is 164% above the UK rate, likely linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Bonfire Night events. While burglary and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes highlights a new concern for local authorities and residents.

Truro's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 10.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% increase from the previous month's 10.7. This equates to roughly 9 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 92 residents—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a population of 24,309. While this rate is 49.3% above the UK average, the daily and monthly exposure metrics provide context for residents: 9 crimes daily and 1-in-92 monthly. The population scale means that even small changes in crime numbers have a discernible impact on the community. For comparison, the UK average crime rate is 7.3 per 1,000, but Truro's specific mix of violent and anti-social crimes contributes to the disparity.