Penzance Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Penzance Town West Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Shiphay-with-the-Willows Devon & Cornwall Police

      Penzance Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Penzance Town West
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.2% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      16.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penzance Town West
      B Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,099
      995
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      885
      935
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.2%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      16.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penzance Town West
      B Shiphay-with-the-Willows
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑33%
      429 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      265 ↑25%
      94 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑57%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑80%
      17 ↓6%
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      20 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑17%
      65 ↓19%
      Drugs
      23 ↓32%
      34 ↑48%
      Public Order
      64 ↑49%
      66 ↑83%
      Robbery
      7
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↑6%
      175 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑120%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      10 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓43%
      24 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shiphay-with-the-Willows is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penzance Town West safer than Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Penzance Town West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,099 crimes in the last 12 months. Shiphay-with-the-Willows has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 995 crimes. Shiphay-with-the-Willows scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penzance Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Penzance Town West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shiphay-with-the-Willows shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      In Penzance Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Shiphay-with-the-Willows, it is Violent Crime (429 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Penzance Town West recorded 265 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 94. 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 Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Violent crime in Penzance Town West totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 429 in Shiphay-with-the-Willows. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penzance Town West recorded 885 crimes (now 1,099, a change of +24.2%). Shiphay-with-the-Willows recorded 935 crimes previously (now 995, +6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      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 Town West has a resolution rate of 17.8% and Shiphay-with-the-Willows has 16.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      Penzance Town West falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Shiphay-with-the-Willows 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 Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows?

      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 Town West or Shiphay-with-the-Willows on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penzance Town West and Shiphay-with-the-Willows. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.