Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Sidings area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Probus & St Erme , and the 530th lowest 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 The Sidings (TR8 5FB) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 13.7% lower 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 10 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). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Sidings (TR8 5FB), the main crime hotspot is near Halt Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other theft | Parknoweth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Halt Road | — |
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