Penzance Rural West vs Porthleven & Helston North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penzance Rural West vs Porthleven & Helston North 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 Penzance Rural West safer than Porthleven & Helston North?
Penzance Rural West has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penzance Rural West vs Porthleven & Helston North?
Penzance Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthleven & Helston North shows -77.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North?
In Penzance Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (172 incidents). In Porthleven & Helston North, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North?
Penzance Rural West recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthleven & Helston North 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 West vs Porthleven & Helston North?
Violent crime in Penzance Rural West totalled 172 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Porthleven & Helston North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penzance Rural West recorded 315 crimes (now 320, a change of +1.6%). Porthleven & Helston North recorded 27 crimes previously (now 6, -77.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North?
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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthleven & Helston North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North?
Penzance Rural West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Porthleven & Helston North 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 West and Porthleven & Helston North?
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 West or Porthleven & Helston North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penzance Rural West and Porthleven & Helston North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.