Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR27 · Cornwall
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hayle has less crime — 41 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Hayle in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 41, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hayle sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Penzance has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hayle recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 41 vs 136 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Hayle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hayle saw higher rates of Public order while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hayle recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 136).