Perranporth vs Torquay Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Perranporth Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Torquay Town Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Perranporth vs Torquay Town Centre Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Perranporth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Torquay Town Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Perranporth
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      521
      2,429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      505
      1,920
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↑26.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Perranporth
      B Torquay Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      263 ↑15%
      900 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓8%
      533 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑16%
      170 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      48 ↓16%
      Burglary
      11 ↓50%
      68 ↑28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑54%
      199 ↑28%
      Drugs
      8 ↓53%
      89 ↓3%
      Public Order
      31 ↑0%
      141 ↑33%
      Robbery
      1
      25 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓20%
      156 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓83%
      26 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      43 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      22 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Perranporth is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Perranporth safer than Torquay Town Centre?

      Perranporth has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Torquay Town Centre has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,429 crimes. Perranporth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Perranporth vs Torquay Town Centre?

      Perranporth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Torquay Town Centre shows +26.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre?

      In Perranporth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In Torquay Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (900 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre?

      Perranporth recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torquay Town Centre recorded 533. 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 Perranporth vs Torquay Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Perranporth totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 900 in Torquay Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Perranporth recorded 505 crimes (now 521, a change of +3.2%). Torquay Town Centre recorded 1,920 crimes previously (now 2,429, +26.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre?

      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. Perranporth has a resolution rate of 0% and Torquay Town Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre?

      Perranporth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Torquay Town Centre 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 Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre?

      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 Perranporth or Torquay Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Perranporth and Torquay Town Centre. 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.