Kingskerswell & Rural vs Penzance Town West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kingskerswell & Rural vs Penzance Town 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 Kingskerswell & Rural safer than Penzance Town West?
Kingskerswell & Rural has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Town West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,099 crimes. Kingskerswell & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kingskerswell & Rural vs Penzance Town West?
Kingskerswell & Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penzance Town West shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town West?
In Kingskerswell & Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Penzance Town West, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town West?
Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penzance Town West recorded 265. 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 Kingskerswell & Rural vs Penzance Town West?
Violent crime in Kingskerswell & Rural totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Penzance Town West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingskerswell & Rural recorded 90 crimes (now 86, a change of -4.4%). Penzance Town West recorded 885 crimes previously (now 1,099, +24.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town 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. Kingskerswell & Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Penzance Town West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town West?
Kingskerswell & Rural falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penzance Town 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 Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town 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 Kingskerswell & Rural or Penzance Town West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingskerswell & Rural and Penzance Town West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.