Total Crime Rate
54.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheal Turnavore area has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Perranporth , and the 802nd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wheal Turnavore (TR5 0AA) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 6.3% lower than the Perranporth average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 40.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wheal Turnavore (TR5 0AA), the main crime hotspot is near Wheal Turnavore. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Perranporth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Trevaunance Close | Under investigation |
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