Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Helston has less crime — 29 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Helston in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 29, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Penzance has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Shoplifting (17). 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, Helston recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 29 vs 151 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Helston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Helston saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Helston recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 151).