Penzance Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penzance Town West vs Shiphay-with-the-Willows 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 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.