Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR6 · Cornwall
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TR26 · Cornwall
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Perranporth has less crime — 15 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
St Ives recorded substantially more crime than Perranporth in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 15, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Perranporth sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while St Ives has more Anti-social behaviour (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 St Ives — 15 vs 50 incidents. That is 70% 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 Burglary while St Ives had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 50).