Newquay vs St Ives — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newquay

TR7 · Cornwall

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Anti-social behaviour19

St Ives

TR26 · Cornwall

50

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson5

St Ives has less crime — 50 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Newquay recorded substantially more crime than St Ives in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 50, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newquay records significantly more (72 vs 27 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 St Ives safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, St Ives recorded fewer crimes than Newquay — 50 vs 175 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. St Ives is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newquay and St Ives?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newquay recorded 72 incidents of this type vs 27 in St Ives. Overall, St Ives had fewer total crimes (50 vs 175).

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