Crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth in the 12 months to July 2026, 22.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- Questions about crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
- About this data
144 crimes were recorded in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth in the 12 months to July 2026, 22.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 72 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth has the 3,891st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 144 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,319 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth was highest in the year to July 2018 (200 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (140). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 144 | 22.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 140 | 22.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 141 | 22.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 147 | 23.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 153 | 24.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 160 | 25.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 157 | 24.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 200 | 31.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 11.4 | 0.33 | +14% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.2 | 0.14 | -56% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.7 | 0.26 | +10% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +300% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.13 | +200% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn | 730 | 83.8 | +268% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | +47% |
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 398 | 64.0 | +181% |
| Falmouth Penwerris | 794 | 98.8 | +334% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 269 | 40.3 | +77% |
| Falmouth Arwenack | 679 | 125.6 | +451% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 297 | 46.1 | +102% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 197 | 25.6 | +12% |
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 Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadowbank | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Lemon Hill Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Vinefield Court | 6 |
| On or near Dingles Close | 4 |
| On or near Grenna Lane | 4 |
| On or near Carclew Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth has an estimated population of 6,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth a safe place to live?
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth recorded 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (18).
Is crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth was up 3% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 140 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth?
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.