Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR18 · Cornwall
136
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TR26 · Cornwall
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Ives has less crime — 50 vs 136 incidents in February 2026.
Penzance recorded substantially more crime than St Ives in February 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 50, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penzance sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while St Ives has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, St Ives recorded fewer crimes than Penzance — 50 vs 136 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. St Ives 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 St Ives had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Ives recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 136).