Crime in Penzance Promenade: statistics, rates and trends
455 crimes were recorded in Penzance Promenade in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penzance Promenade at a glance
- Crime trends in Penzance Promenade
- Types of crime in Penzance Promenade
- Penzance Promenade compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penzance Promenade
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penzance Promenade
- Population and deprivation in Penzance Promenade
- Questions about crime in Penzance Promenade
- About this data
455 crimes were recorded in Penzance Promenade in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penzance Promenade has the 1,438th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penzance Promenade | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 455 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,951 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penzance Promenade was highest in the year to July 2025 (521 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (367). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 455 | 91.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 521 | 105.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 412 | 83.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 83.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 493 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 367 | 74.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 416 | 84.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 432 | 87.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penzance Promenade 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+57%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 32.5 | 0.95 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 18.4 | 1.20 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 12.3 | 1.82 | -2% |
| Other theft | 37 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -5% |
| Public order | 36 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.8 | 0.59 | -58% |
| Drugs | 15 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +167% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -27% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.62 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penzance Promenade
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penzance Promenade recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penzance Promenade
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penzance Promenade recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penzance Promenade
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penzance Promenade recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penzance Promenade
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penzance Promenade recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penzance Promenade
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penzance Promenade recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penzance Promenade
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penzance Promenade recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penzance Promenade
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penzance Promenade recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penzance Promenade
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penzance Promenade recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penzance Promenade
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penzance Promenade recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penzance Promenade
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penzance Promenade recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penzance Promenade
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penzance Promenade recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penzance Promenade
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penzance Promenade recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penzance Promenade
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penzance Promenade recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penzance Promenade
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penzance Promenade recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penzance Promenade, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penzance Promenade.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penzance Promenade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance East | 1,469 | 183.9 | +100% |
| Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | 232 | 53.2 | -42% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 448 | 63.8 | -31% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -51% |
| Land's End | 385 | 44.6 | -52% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 293 | 38.7 | -58% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 582 | 111.7 | +22% |
| Hayle West | 579 | 81.3 | -12% |
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 Penzance Promenade over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Morrab Road | 27 |
| On or near Alverton Road | 24 |
| On or near Quay Street | 16 |
| On or near Mennaye Road | 15 |
| On or near Lansdowne Place | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Dock Lane | 14 |
| On or near Nancealverne | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penzance Promenade 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 | 156 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Penzance Promenade has an estimated population of 4,951. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penzance Promenade sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penzance Promenade |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Penzance Promenade a safe place to live?
Penzance Promenade recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Penzance Promenade?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Penzance Promenade going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penzance Promenade was down 13% on the year before: 455 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 521 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penzance Promenade?
Penzance Promenade 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 Penzance Promenade. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.