Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Isles of Scilly has the lowest crime rate of 27 districts in South West region and the 11th lowest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (South West), it has the lowest crime rate of 27 districts.
The overall crime rate in Isles of Scilly in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the South West region average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Isles of Scilly’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 32.9 per 1,000
| Parish | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK parishs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary's | 39.0 | 6.1 (19%) | Low 3/10 |
| 2 | Bryher | 26.9 | -6.0 (-18%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 3 | Tresco | 12.9 | -20.0 (-61%) | Very low 1/10 |
| 4 | St Martin's | 6.3 | -26.6 (-81%) | Very low 1/10 |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
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