Lizard vs Penzance Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lizard 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 Lizard safer than Penzance Rural West?
Lizard has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 379 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 Lizard vs Penzance Rural West?
Lizard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.7% — 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 Lizard and Penzance Rural West?
In Lizard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 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 Lizard and Penzance Rural West?
Lizard recorded 53 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 Lizard vs Penzance Rural West?
Violent crime in Lizard totalled 163 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 Lizard and Penzance Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lizard recorded 309 crimes (now 379, a change of +22.7%). Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes previously (now 320, +1.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lizard 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. Lizard 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 Lizard and Penzance Rural West?
Lizard 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 Lizard 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 Lizard or Penzance Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lizard and Penzance Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.