Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR8 · Cornwall
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colan has less crime — 37 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Colan in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 37, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Other theft (5), while Penzance has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colan recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 37 vs 151 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Colan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Colan recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 151).