Newquay vs Perranarworthal — 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

Perranarworthal

TR3 · Cornwall

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Perranarworthal has less crime — 5 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newquay recorded substantially more crime than Perranarworthal in April 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 5, a 41.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newquay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32), while Perranarworthal has more Public order (1). Newquay sits above the national average for recorded crime while Perranarworthal is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newquay or Perranarworthal safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Perranarworthal recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 5 vs 207 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Perranarworthal is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newquay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Perranarworthal had more Public order. Overall, Perranarworthal recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 207).

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