Crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Newquay Porth & Tretherras in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras at a glance
- Crime trends in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Types of crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Newquay Porth & Tretherras compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Demographics of Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Questions about crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (183), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newquay Porth & Tretherras | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 418 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.4 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,156 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras peaked in the year to August 2025 (502 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (290). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 418 | 58.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 502 | 70.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 465 | 65.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 371 | 51.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 369 | 51.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 40.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 375 | 52.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 424 | 59.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and public order (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 72 to 52 and other theft fell from 55 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 25.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.7 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newquay Porth & Tretherras; the highest is Newquay Central & Pentire (248.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern (41.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newquay Porth & Tretherras |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | +18% |
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +30% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +326% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 276 | 41.5 | -29% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | +15% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | +7% |
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | +12% |
| Padstow | 307 | 44.5 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Newquay Porth & Tretherras over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Watergate Road” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Watergate Road | 62 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Barrowfield View | 24 |
| On or near Hilgrove Mews | 22 |
| On or near Priory Road | 22 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 21 |
| On or near Colvreath Road | 17 |
| On or near Glamis Road | 12 |
| On or near A3059 | 11 |
| On or near Calshot Close | 10 |
Of the 366 crimes in Newquay Porth & Tretherras with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Newquay Porth & Tretherras has an estimated population of 7,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newquay Porth & Tretherras average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newquay Porth & Tretherras | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newquay Porth & Tretherras a safe place to live?
Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras was down 17% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 502 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newquay Porth & Tretherras?
About 7,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newquay Porth & Tretherras?
Newquay Porth & Tretherras 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.