Crime in Falmouth Penwerris: statistics, rates and trends
777 crimes were recorded in Falmouth Penwerris in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Falmouth Penwerris at a glance
- Crime trends in Falmouth Penwerris
- Types of crime in Falmouth Penwerris
- Falmouth Penwerris compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falmouth Penwerris
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falmouth Penwerris
- Demographics of Falmouth Penwerris
- Questions about crime in Falmouth Penwerris
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), anti-social behaviour (117) and criminal damage and arson (82) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Falmouth Penwerris | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 777 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,033 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falmouth Penwerris peaked in the year to August 2025 (822 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (578). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 777 | 96.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 822 | 102.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 578 | 72.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 657 | 81.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 663 | 82.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 752 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 790 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 703 | 87.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Falmouth Penwerris recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (43% above the national rate), and notably less public order (23% below) and drugs (20% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 43 to 50, while anti-social behaviour fell from 236 to 117 and criminal damage and arson fell from 97 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 36.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 8.8 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 7.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 50 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Falmouth Penwerris; the highest is Falmouth Arwenack (120.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falmouth Penwerris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Arwenack | 652 | 120.7 | +25% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 410 | 65.9 | -32% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 258 | 38.6 | -60% |
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | -13% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 146 | 23.1 | -76% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 205 | 26.6 | -73% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | -68% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Falmouth Penwerris over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Strand” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Strand | 168 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Webber Street | 50 |
| On or near Old Hill Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Old Hill | 23 |
| On or near Webber Hill | 22 |
| On or near Esperanza Court | 16 |
| On or near Victoria Quay | 16 |
| On or near Meadowbank Road | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
Of the 660 crimes in Falmouth Penwerris with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Falmouth Penwerris has an estimated population of 8,033 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (29.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falmouth Penwerris average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Falmouth Penwerris | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 29.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falmouth Penwerris a safe place to live?
Falmouth Penwerris recorded 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,320th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Falmouth Penwerris?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Falmouth Penwerris going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falmouth Penwerris was down 5% on the year before: 777 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 822 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falmouth Penwerris?
About 8,033 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falmouth Penwerris?
Falmouth Penwerris is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.