Truro Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Truro's crime rate in January 2026 declined by 12.1% compared to December, settling at 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 10.3% above the UK average of 6.8, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining safety relative to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.2% of all reported incidents (84 cases), significantly above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed with 16.5% (30 cases), also exceeding the UK rate by 29%, while public order offences (9.3%, 17 cases) were 67% above the national average. These patterns align with Truro's character as a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural features, where community spaces and public venues may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, likely influenced the drop in shoplifting (down 76% from 25 to 6 cases), though violence and public order crimes remained elevated. The area's relatively low rates of burglary (1.7% of total crimes) and theft from the person (0.6%) suggest that residential security and community policing efforts may be effective in mitigating property-related crimes.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person and robbery both doubling from zero to one case each—a stark anomaly in the dataset. This increase, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 76% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 25 to 6 cases. The drop in shoplifting may reflect reduced retail activity during the post-holiday period, though the rise in theft from the person could indicate heightened vulnerability in public spaces. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 22.2% (18 to 14 cases), and drugs-related offences fell by 28.6% (7 to 5 cases), linked to seasonal shifts in social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained 40% above the UK average, with 3.5 per 1,000 residents, while possession of weapons surged 186% above the national rate (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000). These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and weapons-related crimes persist despite overall declines in other categories. For residents, the 76% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible sign of reduced retail crime, though the rise in personal theft underscores the importance of vigilance in crowded public areas.

Truro's January 2026 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 12.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 134 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while higher than the UK average, underscores the relative concentration of crime in Truro compared to the national context. The population of 24,309 residents means that each individual faces a slightly elevated risk compared to the UK average, though the decline from December suggests that local efforts may be yielding results. The comparison to the UK average is particularly striking in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Truro's rate is 40% above the national figure, yet significantly lower in categories such as burglary (64% below the UK average) and theft from the person (100% below). This mixed profile reflects the unique challenges of a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, where community-focused policing may be more effective in some areas than others. The monthly data provides a snapshot of Truro's crime profile, highlighting both progress and persistent issues that require continued attention.