Newquay vs Penryn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newquay

TR7 · Cornwall

207

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Criminal damage & arson25

Penryn

TR10 · Cornwall

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Penryn has less crime — 52 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newquay recorded substantially more crime than Penryn in April 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 52, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newquay records significantly more (102 vs 27 incidents). Newquay sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penryn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newquay or Penryn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penryn recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 52 vs 207 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Penryn is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newquay and Penryn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newquay recorded 102 incidents of this type vs 27 in Penryn. Overall, Penryn had fewer total crimes (52 vs 207).

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