Newquay vs Redruth — 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

Redruth

TR15 · Cornwall

111

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Redruth has less crime — 111 vs 207 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newquay recorded notably higher crime than Redruth in April 2026 — 207 vs 111 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newquay records significantly more (102 vs 57 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newquay or Redruth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Redruth recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 111 vs 207 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Newquay is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newquay recorded 102 incidents of this type vs 57 in Redruth. Overall, Redruth had fewer total crimes (111 vs 207).

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