Newquay Town vs Penzance Town West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Newquay Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Penzance Town West Devon & Cornwall Police

      Newquay Town vs Penzance Town West Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newquay Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,759 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      20.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Town West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newquay Town
      B Penzance Town West
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,759
      1,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,771
      885
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑24.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.2%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newquay Town
      B Penzance Town West
      Violent Crime
      736 ↑15%
      400 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      276 ↓26%
      265 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      161 ↑53%
      77 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓32%
      18 ↑80%
      Burglary
      26 ↓45%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      160 ↓2%
      110 ↑17%
      Drugs
      84 ↑18%
      23 ↓32%
      Public Order
      118 ↑13%
      64 ↑49%
      Robbery
      16 ↑45%
      7
      Shoplifting
      86 ↓41%
      85 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑6%
      11 ↑120%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓25%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑4%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newquay Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newquay Town safer than Penzance Town West?

      Newquay Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,759 crimes in the last 12 months. Penzance Town West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,099 crimes. Newquay Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newquay Town vs Penzance Town West?

      Newquay Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — 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 Newquay Town and Penzance Town West?

      In Newquay Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (736 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 Newquay Town and Penzance Town West?

      Newquay Town recorded 276 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 Newquay Town vs Penzance Town West?

      Violent crime in Newquay Town totalled 736 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 Newquay Town and Penzance Town West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newquay Town recorded 1,771 crimes (now 1,759, a change of -0.7%). Penzance Town West recorded 885 crimes previously (now 1,099, +24.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newquay Town 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. Newquay Town has a resolution rate of 20.2% 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 Newquay Town and Penzance Town West?

      Newquay Town 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 Newquay Town 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 Newquay Town or Penzance Town West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newquay Town and Penzance Town 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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