Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR6 · Cornwall
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR15 · Cornwall
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Perranporth has less crime — 15 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
Redruth recorded substantially more crime than Perranporth in February 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 15, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Perranporth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Redruth has more Other theft (17) and Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Perranporth recorded fewer crimes than Redruth — 15 vs 101 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Perranporth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Perranporth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Redruth had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 101).