Greenbank & University vs Penzance Rural West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Greenbank & University Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Penzance Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Greenbank & University vs Penzance Rural West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenbank & University
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      11,437 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Penzance Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenbank & University
      B Penzance Rural West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      11,437
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,002
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenbank & University
      B Penzance Rural West
      Violent Crime
      4,452 ↑1%
      172 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,970 ↓11%
      37 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      803 ↑9%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      304 ↓30%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      249 ↓6%
      11 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      839 ↓16%
      35 ↑6%
      Drugs
      509 ↓15%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      722 ↑4%
      19 ↑12%
      Robbery
      101 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      991 ↓1%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      110 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓3%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      167 ↓8%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      157 ↓11%
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenbank & University safer than Penzance Rural West?

      Greenbank & University has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,437 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 Greenbank & University vs Penzance Rural West?

      Greenbank & University shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Greenbank & University and Penzance Rural West?

      In Greenbank & University, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,452 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 Greenbank & University and Penzance Rural West?

      Greenbank & University recorded 1,970 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 Greenbank & University vs Penzance Rural West?

      Violent crime in Greenbank & University totalled 4,452 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 Greenbank & University and Penzance Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenbank & University recorded 12,002 crimes (now 11,437, a change of -4.7%). Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes previously (now 320, +1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenbank & University 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. Greenbank & University has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Penzance Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenbank & University and Penzance Rural West?

      Greenbank & University 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 Greenbank & University 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 Greenbank & University or Penzance Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenbank & University and Penzance Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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