Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TR6 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TR26 · Cornwall
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Perranporth has less crime — 16 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
St Ives recorded substantially more crime than Perranporth in April 2026 — 47 incidents compared to 16, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Perranporth sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while St Ives has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Perranporth recorded fewer crimes than St Ives — 16 vs 47 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Perranporth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Perranporth saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while St Ives had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Perranporth recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 47).