Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR20 · Cornwall
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ludgvan has less crime — 11 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Ludgvan in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 11, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludgvan sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Other crime (1), while Penzance has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and 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, Ludgvan recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 11 vs 136 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Ludgvan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ludgvan saw higher rates of Other theft and Other crime while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Ludgvan recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 136).