Falmouth vs Penryn — 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

Penryn

TR10 · Cornwall

67

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Other theft8

Penryn has less crime — 67 vs 119 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Falmouth recorded notably higher crime than Penryn in February 2026 — 119 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Falmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Penryn has more Other theft (8). 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 Penryn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Penryn recorded fewer crimes than Falmouth — 67 vs 119 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Penryn is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Falmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Penryn had more Other theft. Overall, Penryn recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 119).

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