Launceston vs Perranporth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Launceston Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Perranporth Devon & Cornwall Police

      Launceston vs Perranporth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Launceston
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Perranporth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Launceston
      B Perranporth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      788
      521
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      953
      505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.3%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Launceston
      B Perranporth
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑9%
      263 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓49%
      61 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓16%
      43 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      9 ↓18%
      Burglary
      30 ↓3%
      11 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑14%
      74 ↑54%
      Drugs
      12 ↓50%
      8 ↓53%
      Public Order
      50 ↓32%
      31 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓63%
      8 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Perranporth is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Launceston safer than Perranporth?

      Launceston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Perranporth has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 521 crimes. Perranporth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Launceston vs Perranporth?

      Launceston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Perranporth shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Launceston and Perranporth?

      In Launceston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Perranporth, it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Launceston and Perranporth?

      Launceston recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Perranporth recorded 61. 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 Launceston vs Perranporth?

      Violent crime in Launceston totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Perranporth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Launceston and Perranporth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Launceston recorded 953 crimes (now 788, a change of -17.3%). Perranporth recorded 505 crimes previously (now 521, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Launceston and Perranporth?

      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. Launceston has a resolution rate of 0% and Perranporth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Launceston and Perranporth?

      Launceston falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Perranporth 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 Launceston and Perranporth?

      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 Launceston or Perranporth on a crime map?

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

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