Newtown & St Leonards vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Newtown & St Leonards Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural Devon & Cornwall Police

      Newtown & St Leonards vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newtown & St Leonards
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      8,836 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown & St Leonards
      B Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      8,836
      242
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,059
      234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown & St Leonards
      B Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural
      Violent Crime
      3,182 ↑8%
      108 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,467 ↓9%
      23 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      483 ↓9%
      20 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↑27%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      215 ↑39%
      7 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      588 ↓1%
      29 ↓9%
      Drugs
      252 ↓3%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      546 ↑12%
      18 ↑260%
      Robbery
      84 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1,408 ↓27%
      21 ↑62%
      Theft from Person
      78 ↓11%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      179 ↑83%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      105 ↑15%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      118 ↑20%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown & St Leonards safer than Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Newtown & St Leonards has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,836 crimes in the last 12 months. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 242 crimes. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown & St Leonards vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Newtown & St Leonards shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      In Newtown & St Leonards, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,182 incidents). In Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Newtown & St Leonards recorded 1,467 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural recorded 23. 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 Newtown & St Leonards vs Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Violent crime in Newtown & St Leonards totalled 3,182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown & St Leonards recorded 9,059 crimes (now 8,836, a change of -2.5%). Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural recorded 234 crimes previously (now 242, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      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. Newtown & St Leonards has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      Newtown & St Leonards falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural 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 Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural?

      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 Newtown & St Leonards or Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown & St Leonards and Penryn, Mylor & Penryn Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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