Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR20 · Cornwall
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ludgvan has less crime — 17 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Ludgvan in April 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 17, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludgvan sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Drugs (2), 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, Ludgvan recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 17 vs 151 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Ludgvan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ludgvan saw higher rates of Other theft and Drugs while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Ludgvan recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 151).