Crime in Newquay Central & Pentire: statistics, rates and trends
1,295 crimes were recorded in Newquay Central & Pentire in the 12 months to August 2026, 248.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newquay Central & Pentire at a glance
- Crime trends in Newquay Central & Pentire
- Types of crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
- Newquay Central & Pentire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newquay Central & Pentire
- Demographics of Newquay Central & Pentire
- Questions about crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (541), anti-social behaviour (214) and criminal damage and arson (124) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newquay Central & Pentire | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,295 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 248.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,210 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newquay Central & Pentire peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,367 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,001). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,295 | 248.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,333 | 255.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,186 | 227.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,080 | 207.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,051 | 201.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,001 | 192.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,314 | 252.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,367 | 262.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newquay Central & Pentire recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.5 times the national rate), drugs (3.5 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (3.0 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 123 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 541 | 103.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 41.1 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 23.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 98 | 18.8 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 87 | 16.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 12.1 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Drugs | 60 | 11.5 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 3.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Newquay Central & Pentire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newquay Central & Pentire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | -69% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | -76% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | -72% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 276 | 41.5 | -83% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | -73% |
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | -74% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | -75% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -83% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Newquay Central & Pentire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gover Lane” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gover Lane | 128 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 89 |
| On or near Station Approach | 84 |
| On or near Nightclub | 60 |
| On or near Cliff Road | 56 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 47 |
| On or near Higher Tower Road | 47 |
| On or near Berry Road | 40 |
| On or near The Crescent | 36 |
Of the 1,081 crimes in Newquay Central & Pentire with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 450 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 24.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Newquay Central & Pentire has an estimated population of 5,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer children (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newquay Central & Pentire average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newquay Central & Pentire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newquay Central & Pentire a safe place to live?
Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 248.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 123rd 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Newquay Central & Pentire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 541 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Newquay Central & Pentire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newquay Central & Pentire was down 3% on the year before: 1,295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newquay Central & Pentire?
About 5,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newquay Central & Pentire?
Newquay Central & Pentire 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.