Falmouth vs Newquay — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Falmouth

TR11 · Cornwall

119

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting17
  • Anti-social behaviour11

Newquay

TR7 · Cornwall

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Falmouth has less crime — 119 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Falmouth or Newquay safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Falmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 119 vs 175 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Falmouth and Newquay?

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).

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