Falmouth vs Perranporth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Falmouth

TR11 · Cornwall

192

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting37
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Perranporth

TR6 · Cornwall

16

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other theft3
  • Vehicle crime3

Perranporth has less crime — 16 vs 192 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Falmouth recorded substantially more crime than Perranporth in April 2026 — 192 incidents compared to 16, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Falmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while Perranporth has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). 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 Perranporth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Perranporth recorded fewer crimes than Falmouth — 16 vs 192 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Perranporth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Falmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Perranporth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 192).

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