Crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth at a glance
- Crime trends in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- Types of crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- Demographics of Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- Questions about crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), other theft (17) and public order (14) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,888th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 146 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,319 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth peaked in the year to August 2018 (188 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (135). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 146 | 23.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 135 | 21.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 150 | 23.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 146 | 23.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 158 | 25.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 160 | 25.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 155 | 24.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 188 | 29.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 63 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 12.0 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn | 736 | 84.5 | +266% |
| Feock & Kea | 175 | 31.0 | +34% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 410 | 65.9 | +185% |
| Falmouth Penwerris | 777 | 96.7 | +319% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 258 | 38.6 | +67% |
| Falmouth Arwenack | 652 | 120.7 | +422% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 287 | 44.5 | +93% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 205 | 26.6 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadowbank” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadowbank | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Lemon Hill Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 5 |
| On or near Grenna Lane | 5 |
| On or near Trelawney Road | 5 |
| On or near Bonython Close | 4 |
| On or near Carclew Road | 4 |
Of the 134 crimes in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 47.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth has an estimated population of 6,319 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth a safe place to live?
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,888th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (17).
Is crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth was up 8% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth?
About 6,319 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth?
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth 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.