Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR27 · Cornwall
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR6 · Cornwall
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Perranporth has less crime — 15 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Hayle recorded substantially more crime than Perranporth in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 15, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hayle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Perranporth has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Perranporth recorded fewer crimes than Hayle — 15 vs 41 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Perranporth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hayle saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Perranporth had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 41).