Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR13 · Cornwall
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR6 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Perranporth has less crime — 16 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Helston recorded notably higher crime than Perranporth in April 2026 — 29 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Helston sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Perranporth has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Perranporth recorded fewer crimes than Helston — 16 vs 29 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Perranporth 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 Perranporth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 29).