Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TR16 · Cornwall
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Redruth has less crime — 84 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded notably higher crime than Redruth in February 2026 — 136 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penzance sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Redruth has more Other theft (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Redruth recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 84 vs 136 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Redruth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Penzance saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Redruth had more Other theft. Overall, Redruth recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 136).