Falmouth vs Penzance — 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

Penzance

TR18 · Cornwall

136

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting13

Falmouth has less crime — 119 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Falmouth and Penzance recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 119 and 136 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Penzance safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Falmouth recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 119 vs 136 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Falmouth recorded 62 incidents of this type vs 58 in Penzance. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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