Crime in Penryn, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
730 crimes were recorded in Penryn, Cornwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penryn, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Penryn, Cornwall
- Types of crime in Penryn, Cornwall
- Penryn, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penryn, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penryn, Cornwall
- Population and deprivation in Penryn, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in Penryn, Cornwall
- About this data
730 crimes were recorded in Penryn, Cornwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 278 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penryn, Cornwall has the 1,706th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penryn, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 730 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.8 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,712 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penryn, Cornwall was highest in the year to July 2026 (730 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (423). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 730 | 83.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 633 | 72.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 470 | 53.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 481 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 532 | 61.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 534 | 61.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 596 | 68.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penryn, Cornwall 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 shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+144%) and public order (+60%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 14.0 | 1.69 | +144% |
| Other theft | 82 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -27% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +60% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +86% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +600% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.13 | -76% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Penryn, Cornwall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penryn, Cornwall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penryn, Cornwall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penryn, Cornwall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penryn, Cornwall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penryn, Cornwall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penryn, Cornwall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penryn, Cornwall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penryn, Cornwall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penryn, Cornwall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penryn, Cornwall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penryn, Cornwall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penryn, Cornwall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penryn, Cornwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penryn, Cornwall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penryn, Cornwall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penryn, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock | 398 | 64.0 | -24% |
| Falmouth Penwerris | 794 | 98.8 | +18% |
| Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth | 144 | 22.8 | -73% |
| Falmouth Boslowick | 269 | 40.3 | -52% |
| Falmouth Arwenack | 679 | 125.6 | +50% |
| Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | 197 | 25.6 | -70% |
| Feock & Kea | 189 | 33.4 | -60% |
| Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap | 297 | 46.1 | -45% |
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 Penryn, Cornwall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lower Market Street | 112 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Permarin Road | 37 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near New Street | 21 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 19 |
| On or near Broad Street | 18 |
| On or near Poltisko Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Shute Meadow | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penryn, Cornwall 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 | 295 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 10.1% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Penryn, Cornwall has an estimated population of 8,712. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penryn, Cornwall sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penryn, Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 29.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Penryn, Cornwall a safe place to live?
Penryn, Cornwall recorded 83.8 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 Penryn, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (122).
Is crime in Penryn, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penryn, Cornwall was up 15% on the year before: 730 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penryn, Cornwall?
Penryn, Cornwall 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 Penryn, Cornwall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.