Total Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poldhu Cove area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Helston South & Meneage , and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Poldhu Cove (TR12 7JB) in the last 12 months was 17.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.1% lower than the Helston South & Meneage average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poldhu Cove (TR12 7JB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Helston South & Meneage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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