Crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Newquay Porth & Tretherras in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- Questions about crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
- About this data
406 crimes were recorded in Newquay Porth & Tretherras in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newquay Porth & Tretherras has the 2,753rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newquay Porth & Tretherras | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 406 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.7 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,156 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras was highest in the year to July 2025 (558 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (278). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 406 | 56.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 558 | 78.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 409 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 358 | 50.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 297 | 41.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 278 | 38.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 478 | 66.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 470 | 65.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newquay Porth & Tretherras 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 falls were in drugs (-60%) and other theft (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 25.3 | 0.74 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +9% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -49% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -34% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -60% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.0 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -77% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newquay Porth & Tretherras
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newquay Porth & Tretherras, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newquay Porth & Tretherras.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newquay Porth & Tretherras |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 486 | 68.2 | +20% |
| Newquay Trenance | 587 | 81.8 | +44% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,309 | 251.2 | +343% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 292 | 43.9 | -23% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 360 | 71.0 | +25% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 582 | 61.1 | +8% |
| Perranporth | 294 | 66.4 | +17% |
| Padstow | 306 | 44.4 | -22% |
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 Porth & Tretherras over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Watergate Road | 54 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Barrowfield View | 25 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 23 |
| On or near Priory Road | 21 |
| On or near Hilgrove Mews | 21 |
| On or near Colvreath Road | 18 |
| On or near Glamis Road | 13 |
| On or near A3059 | 12 |
| On or near Trevelgue Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newquay Porth & Tretherras 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 | 143 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Newquay Porth & Tretherras has an estimated population of 7,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newquay Porth & Tretherras sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newquay Porth & Tretherras |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Newquay Porth & Tretherras a safe place to live?
Newquay Porth & Tretherras recorded 56.7 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 Newquay Porth & Tretherras?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newquay Porth & Tretherras was down 27% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newquay Porth & Tretherras?
Newquay Porth & Tretherras 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 Porth & Tretherras. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.