Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TR15 · Cornwall
111
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Redruth has less crime — 111 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance saw somewhat more crime than Redruth in April 2026 (151 vs 111 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penzance sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Redruth has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Redruth recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 111 vs 151 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penzance saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Redruth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Redruth recorded fewer total crimes (111 vs 151).