Penzance Rural East vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Penzance Rural East Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Devon & Cornwall Police

      Penzance Rural East vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Rural East
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penzance Rural East
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      622
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      562
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penzance Rural East
      B Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac
      Violent Crime
      299 ↑26%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      0
      Burglary
      10 ↓33%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓23%
      0
      Drugs
      17 ↑70%
      0
      Public Order
      30 ↓19%
      0
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑56%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penzance Rural East safer than Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Penzance Rural East has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 4 crimes. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penzance Rural East vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Penzance Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac shows +33.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      In Penzance Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (299 incidents). In Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Penzance Rural East recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 0. 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 Penzance Rural East vs Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Violent crime in Penzance Rural East totalled 299 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penzance Rural East recorded 562 crimes (now 622, a change of +10.7%). Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac recorded 3 crimes previously (now 4, +33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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. Penzance Rural East has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      Penzance Rural East falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac 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 Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac?

      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 Penzance Rural East or Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penzance Rural East and Rock, Polzeath & Port Isaac. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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