Camborne South vs Penzance Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Camborne South vs Penzance Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camborne South safer than Penzance Rural West?
Camborne South has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 495 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Rural West has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Penzance Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Camborne South vs Penzance Rural West?
Camborne South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Rural West shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Camborne South and Penzance Rural West?
In Camborne South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Penzance Rural West, it is Violent Crime (172 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Camborne South and Penzance Rural West?
Camborne South recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Rural West recorded 37. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Camborne South vs Penzance Rural West?
Violent crime in Camborne South totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 172 in Penzance Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Camborne South and Penzance Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Camborne South recorded 491 crimes (now 495, a change of +0.8%). Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes previously (now 320, +1.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camborne South and Penzance Rural West?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Camborne South has a resolution rate of 19.5% and Penzance Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Camborne South and Penzance Rural West?
Camborne South falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Rural West is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Camborne South and Penzance Rural West?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Camborne South or Penzance Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Camborne South and Penzance Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.