Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TR16 · Cornwall
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Redruth has less crime — 93 vs 151 incidents in April 2026.
Penzance recorded notably higher crime than Redruth in April 2026 — 151 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penzance sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Redruth has more Public order (8). 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 — 93 vs 151 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Redruth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penzance saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Redruth had more Public order. Overall, Redruth recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 151).