Perranarworthal vs Truro — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Perranarworthal

TR3 · Cornwall

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Truro

TR1 · Cornwall

198

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Public order20

Perranarworthal has less crime — 5 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Truro recorded substantially more crime than Perranarworthal in April 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 5, a 39.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Perranarworthal sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Truro has more Anti-social behaviour (37). Perranarworthal is below the national average while Truro is above, making Perranarworthal the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Perranarworthal or Truro safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Perranarworthal recorded fewer crimes than Truro — 5 vs 198 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Perranarworthal is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Perranarworthal and Truro?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Perranarworthal saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Truro had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Perranarworthal recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 198).

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