Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR18 · Cornwall
151
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TR1 · Cornwall
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penzance has less crime — 151 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
Truro saw somewhat more crime than Penzance in April 2026 (198 vs 151 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penzance sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Truro has more Public order (20). 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, Penzance recorded fewer crimes than Truro — 151 vs 198 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Truro is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penzance saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Truro had more Public order. Overall, Penzance recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 198).