Total Crime Rate
77.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Francis Meadow area has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Probus & St Erme , and the 537th 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 St Francis Meadow (TR8 5DB) in the last 12 months was 77.2 per 1,000 residents and was 125.6% higher than the Probus & St Erme average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 47.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Francis Meadow (TR8 5DB), the main crime hotspot is near St Francis Meadow. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Probus & St Erme| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fair Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Francis Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pillars Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pillars Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Francis Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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