Camborne vs Penryn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Camborne

TR14 · Cornwall

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences90
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Penryn

TR10 · Cornwall

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Penryn has less crime — 52 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Camborne recorded substantially more crime than Penryn in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 52, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Camborne records significantly more (90 vs 27 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Camborne or Penryn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penryn recorded fewer crimes than Camborne — 52 vs 189 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Penryn is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Camborne and Penryn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Camborne recorded 90 incidents of this type vs 27 in Penryn. Overall, Penryn had fewer total crimes (52 vs 189).

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