Crime in Newquay Trenance: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Newquay Trenance in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newquay Trenance at a glance
- Crime trends in Newquay Trenance
- Types of crime in Newquay Trenance
- Newquay Trenance compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newquay Trenance
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newquay Trenance
- Demographics of Newquay Trenance
- Questions about crime in Newquay Trenance
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), other theft (62) and anti-social behaviour (56) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newquay Trenance | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 546 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,174 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Newquay Trenance of any year here (546 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 546 | 76.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 74.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 462 | 64.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 537 | 74.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 494 | 68.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 419 | 58.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 528 | 73.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 545 | 76.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newquay Trenance recorded notably more other theft (34% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and vehicle crime (33% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 44 to 62 and violence and sexual offences rose from 237 to 278, while criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 39 and anti-social behaviour fell from 75 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 38.8 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Other theft | 62 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newquay Trenance; 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 Trenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +227% |
| Newquay Porth & Tretherras | 418 | 58.4 | -23% |
| St Columb Minor & Colan | 491 | 68.9 | -9% |
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 276 | 41.5 | -45% |
| St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn | 342 | 67.5 | -11% |
| Perranporth | 291 | 65.7 | -14% |
| St Dennis & St Enoder | 594 | 62.4 | -18% |
| Probus & St Erme | 324 | 41.8 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Newquay Trenance over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bracken Terrace” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bracken Terrace | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Trembath Crescent | 34 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Gannel Rock Close | 20 |
| On or near Hawke Close | 18 |
| On or near Mount Wise | 14 |
| On or near Pendragon Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Pras Lowgan | 13 |
Of the 490 crimes in Newquay Trenance with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Newquay Trenance has an estimated population of 7,174 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newquay Trenance average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newquay Trenance | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newquay Trenance a safe place to live?
Newquay Trenance recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Newquay Trenance?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (62).
Is crime in Newquay Trenance going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newquay Trenance was up 2% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newquay Trenance?
About 7,174 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newquay Trenance?
Newquay Trenance 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.