Devon & Cornwall Police

Is Penwerris & Trescobeas Safe?

Crime statistics for Penwerris & Trescobeas. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,838 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,838 Crimes (last 12 months)
20.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,838 total crimes recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas

Violent Crime
669 36.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
378 20.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
191 10.4%
Shoplifting
142 7.7%
Other Theft
131 7.1%
Public Order
109 5.9%
Vehicle Crime
96 5.2%
Drugs
29 1.6%
Burglary
28 1.5%
Other Crime
28 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
14 0.8%
Robbery
10 0.5%
Theft from Person
7 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Penwerris & Trescobeas — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penwerris & Trescobeas safe?

Penwerris & Trescobeas has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,838 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Penwerris & Trescobeas are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas in the last 12 months?

1,838 crimes were recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,687 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 669 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Penwerris & Trescobeas?

The most common crime in Penwerris & Trescobeas is Violent Crime, with 669 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Penwerris & Trescobeas increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Penwerris & Trescobeas is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 9% — from 1,687 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,838 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Penwerris & Trescobeas?

Penwerris & Trescobeas has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Penwerris & Trescobeas compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?

Penwerris & Trescobeas has a safety score of 5/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Penwerris & Trescobeas is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Penwerris & Trescobeas?

20.1% of crimes recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Penwerris & Trescobeas?

669 violent crimes were recorded in Penwerris & Trescobeas in the last 12 months — representing 36.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 378 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Penwerris & Trescobeas last updated?

The crime data for Penwerris & Trescobeas was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Penwerris & Trescobeas with other areas?

You can compare Penwerris & Trescobeas with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.