Crime in Falmouth Penwerris: statistics, rates and trends

794 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Penwerris in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 284 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falmouth Penwerris has the 1,264th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Falmouth Penwerris was highest in the year to July 2025 (801 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (549). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falmouth Penwerris over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+145%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Falmouth Penwerris

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Falmouth Penwerris

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Falmouth Penwerris

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Falmouth Penwerris

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Falmouth Penwerris

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Falmouth Penwerris

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Falmouth Penwerris

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Falmouth Penwerris

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Falmouth Penwerris

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Falmouth Penwerris

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Falmouth Penwerris

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Falmouth Penwerris

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Falmouth Penwerris

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Falmouth Penwerris

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Falmouth Penwerris recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falmouth Penwerris, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falmouth Penwerris.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Falmouth Penwerris over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falmouth Penwerris over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Falmouth Penwerris has an estimated population of 8,033. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falmouth Penwerris sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Falmouth Penwerris. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.