Carbis Bay vs Porthleven & Helston North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Carbis Bay Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Porthleven & Helston North Devon & Cornwall Police

      Carbis Bay vs Porthleven & Helston North Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Carbis Bay
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Porthleven & Helston North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      8 crimes / 12m
      ↓68% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carbis Bay
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      153
      8
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      200
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.5%
      ↓68%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carbis Bay
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Violent Crime
      71 ↓28%
      2 ↓87%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓22%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓48%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      11 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthleven & Helston North is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carbis Bay safer than Porthleven & Helston North?

      Carbis Bay has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 8 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carbis Bay vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Carbis Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Porthleven & Helston North shows -68% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North?

      In Carbis Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (71 incidents). In Porthleven & Helston North, it is Burglary (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Carbis Bay recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthleven & Helston North recorded 1. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Carbis Bay vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Violent crime in Carbis Bay totalled 71 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Porthleven & Helston North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carbis Bay recorded 200 crimes (now 153, a change of -23.5%). Porthleven & Helston North recorded 25 crimes previously (now 8, -68%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Carbis Bay has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthleven & Helston North has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Carbis Bay falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Porthleven & Helston North is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Carbis Bay or Porthleven & Helston North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carbis Bay and Porthleven & Helston North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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