Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR27 · Cornwall
86
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hayle has less crime — 86 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance recorded notably higher crime than Hayle in April 2026 — 151 vs 86 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hayle sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Penzance has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hayle recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 86 vs 151 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Hayle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hayle saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hayle recorded fewer total crimes (86 vs 151).