Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR11 · Cornwall
119
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TR7 · Cornwall
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Falmouth has less crime — 119 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
Newquay saw somewhat more crime than Falmouth in February 2026 (175 vs 119 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Falmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Newquay has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Falmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 119 vs 175 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Falmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newquay had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Falmouth recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 175).