Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR17 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Marazion has less crime — 9 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than Marazion in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 9, a 15.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Marazion sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Public order (2), 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, Marazion recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 9 vs 136 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Marazion is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Marazion saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Penzance had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Marazion recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 136).