Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR11 · Cornwall
192
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TR7 · Cornwall
207
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Falmouth has less crime — 192 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.
Falmouth and Newquay recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 192 and 207 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Falmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Newquay has more Criminal damage & arson (25). 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, Falmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 192 vs 207 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Newquay is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Falmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newquay had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Falmouth recorded fewer total crimes (192 vs 207).