Penryn vs Redruth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Penryn

TR10 · Cornwall

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Redruth

TR15 · Cornwall

111

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Penryn has less crime — 52 vs 111 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Redruth recorded notably higher crime than Penryn in April 2026 — 111 vs 52 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Redruth records significantly more (57 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 Penryn or Redruth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penryn recorded fewer crimes than Redruth — 52 vs 111 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Penryn is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Penryn recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 57 in Redruth. Overall, Penryn had fewer total crimes (52 vs 111).

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