Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR7 · Cornwall
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Penzance has less crime — 136 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
Newquay saw somewhat more crime than Penzance in February 2026 (175 vs 136 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newquay sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Penzance has more 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, Penzance recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 136 vs 175 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newquay saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Penzance had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penzance recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 175).