Hayle Foundry vs Penzance Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Hayle Foundry Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Penzance Rural West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Hayle Foundry vs Penzance Rural West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Hayle Foundry
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      286 crimes / 12m
      ↓49.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Penzance Rural West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↓49% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hayle Foundry
      B Penzance Rural West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      286
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      568
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49.7%
      ↓49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hayle Foundry
      B Penzance Rural West
      Violent Crime
      135 ↓41%
      94 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓60%
      18 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓44%
      11 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓75%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      3 ↓70%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓53%
      22 ↓35%
      Drugs
      5 ↓55%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      10 ↓64%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↓52%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penzance Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hayle Foundry safer than Penzance Rural West?

      Hayle Foundry has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 286 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Rural West has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Penzance Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hayle Foundry vs Penzance Rural West?

      Hayle Foundry shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Rural West shows -49% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hayle Foundry and Penzance Rural West?

      In Hayle Foundry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (135 incidents). In Penzance Rural West, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hayle Foundry and Penzance Rural West?

      Hayle Foundry recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Rural West recorded 18. 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 Hayle Foundry vs Penzance Rural West?

      Violent crime in Hayle Foundry totalled 135 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Penzance Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hayle Foundry and Penzance Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hayle Foundry recorded 568 crimes (now 286, a change of -49.7%). Penzance Rural West recorded 343 crimes previously (now 175, -49%).

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

      Which police force covers Hayle Foundry and Penzance Rural West?

      Hayle Foundry 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 Hayle Foundry 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 Hayle Foundry or Penzance Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hayle Foundry 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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