Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR21 · Isles of Scilly
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Isles of Scilly has less crime — 3 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Isles of Scilly in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 3, a 45.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Isles of Scilly sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Penzance has more Shoplifting (13). 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, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 3 vs 136 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Isles of Scilly is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Isles of Scilly saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Penzance had more Shoplifting. Overall, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 136).