Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR7 · Cornwall
207
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Penzance has less crime — 151 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.
Newquay saw somewhat more crime than Penzance in April 2026 (207 vs 151 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newquay sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Penzance has more 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, Penzance recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 151 vs 207 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Newquay is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newquay saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Penzance had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penzance recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 207).