Isles of Scilly vs Penzance — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Isles of Scilly

TR21 · Isles of Scilly

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Other crime1
  • Vehicle crime1

Penzance

TR18 · Cornwall

151

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Shoplifting17

Isles of Scilly has less crime — 3 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Isles of Scilly in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 3, a 50.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Isles of Scilly sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other crime (1), while Penzance has more Violence & sexual offences (50) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Isles of Scilly or Penzance safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 3 vs 151 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Isles of Scilly is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Isles of Scilly and Penzance?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Isles of Scilly saw higher rates of Drugs and Other crime while Penzance had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Isles of Scilly recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 151).

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