Crime in Newquay Central & Pentire: statistics, rates and trends
1,309 crimes were recorded in Newquay Central & Pentire in the 12 months to July 2026, 251.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newquay Central & Pentire
- Questions about crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
- About this data
1,309 crimes were recorded in Newquay Central & Pentire in the 12 months to July 2026, 251.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 547 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newquay Central & Pentire has the 119th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newquay Central & Pentire | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,309 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 251.2 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,210 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newquay Central & Pentire was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,027). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,309 | 251.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,360 | 261.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,129 | 216.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,050 | 201.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,073 | 206.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,027 | 197.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,356 | 260.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,312 | 251.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newquay Central & Pentire 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 105.0 | 3.07 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 41.1 | 2.68 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 23.0 | 3.40 | +4% |
| Other theft | 105 | 20.2 | 3.15 | +17% |
| Public order | 88 | 16.9 | 2.54 | -3% |
| Drugs | 63 | 12.1 | 3.70 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 11.9 | 1.44 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +5% |
| Other crime | 21 | 4.0 | 1.91 | +11% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 3.3 | 3.36 | +31% |
| Robbery | 12 | 2.3 | 1.71 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 2.1 | 1.25 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.7 | 2.10 | +125% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newquay Central & Pentire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (105.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newquay Central & Pentire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newquay Central & Pentire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newquay Central & Pentire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newquay Central & Pentire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newquay Central & Pentire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newquay Central & Pentire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newquay Central & Pentire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newquay Central & Pentire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newquay Central & Pentire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newquay Central & Pentire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newquay Central & Pentire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newquay Central & Pentire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newquay Central & Pentire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newquay Central & Pentire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newquay Central & Pentire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Trenance | 587 | 81.8 | -67% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 406 | 56.7 | -77% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 486 | 68.2 | -73% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 292 | 43.9 | -83% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | -72% |
| Perranporth | 294 | 66.4 | -74% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | -76% |
| Probus & St Erme | 308 | 39.7 | -84% |
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 Newquay Central & Pentire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gover Lane | 118 |
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 95 |
| On or near Station Approach | 88 |
| On or near Nightclub | 56 |
| On or near Cliff Road | 54 |
| On or near Higher Tower Road | 53 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 51 |
| On or near Berry Road | 39 |
| On or near Edgcumbe Gardens | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newquay Central & Pentire 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 | 459 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 5.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 30 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Newquay Central & Pentire has an estimated population of 5,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newquay Central & Pentire sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newquay Central & Pentire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Newquay Central & Pentire a safe place to live?
Newquay Central & Pentire recorded 251.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Newquay Central & Pentire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to July 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 4% on the year before: 1,309 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,360 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newquay Central & Pentire?
Newquay Central & Pentire 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 Newquay Central & Pentire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.