Lostwithiel & Fowey vs Porthleven & Helston North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Lostwithiel & Fowey Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Porthleven & Helston North Devon & Cornwall Police

      Lostwithiel & Fowey vs Porthleven & Helston North Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Lostwithiel & Fowey
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Porthleven & Helston North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lostwithiel & Fowey
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      65
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      45
      23
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↓47.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lostwithiel & Fowey
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Violent Crime
      37 ↑76%
      6 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Public Order
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthleven & Helston North is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lostwithiel & Fowey safer than Porthleven & Helston North?

      Lostwithiel & Fowey has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lostwithiel & Fowey vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Lostwithiel & Fowey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthleven & Helston North shows -47.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lostwithiel & Fowey and Porthleven & Helston North?

      In Lostwithiel & Fowey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Porthleven & Helston North, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lostwithiel & Fowey and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Lostwithiel & Fowey recorded 4 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthleven & Helston North recorded 0. 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 Lostwithiel & Fowey vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Violent crime in Lostwithiel & Fowey totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Porthleven & Helston North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lostwithiel & Fowey and Porthleven & Helston North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lostwithiel & Fowey recorded 45 crimes (now 65, a change of +44.4%). Porthleven & Helston North recorded 23 crimes previously (now 12, -47.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lostwithiel & Fowey 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. Lostwithiel & Fowey has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthleven & Helston North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lostwithiel & Fowey and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Lostwithiel & Fowey 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 Lostwithiel & Fowey 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 Lostwithiel & Fowey or Porthleven & Helston North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lostwithiel & Fowey 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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