Crime in Penzance Promenade: statistics, rates and trends
445 crimes were recorded in Penzance Promenade in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Penzance Promenade
- Questions about crime in Penzance Promenade
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage and arson (61) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,501st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Penzance Promenade | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 445 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.9 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,951 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penzance Promenade peaked in the year to August 2025 (513 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (379). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 445 | 89.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 513 | 103.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 447 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 394 | 79.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 511 | 103.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 379 | 76.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 412 | 83.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 426 | 86.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Penzance Promenade recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (83% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below). On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 34, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 108 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 32.3 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 16.6 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 39 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penzance Promenade; the highest is Penzance East (176.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay (39.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penzance Promenade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penzance East | 1,408 | 176.2 | +96% |
| Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan | 238 | 54.6 | -39% |
| Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor | 433 | 61.6 | -31% |
| Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth | 287 | 45.1 | -50% |
| Land's End | 388 | 44.9 | -50% |
| St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay | 299 | 39.5 | -56% |
| St Ives West & Towednack | 545 | 104.6 | +16% |
| Hayle West | 576 | 80.9 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Penzance Promenade over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Morrab Road | 23 |
| On or near Alverton Road | 22 |
| On or near Quay Street | 18 |
| On or near Lansdowne Place | 16 |
| On or near Mennaye Road | 15 |
| On or near Smugglers Court | 13 |
| On or near Dock Lane | 11 |
| On or near Nancealverne | 11 |
Of the 363 crimes in Penzance Promenade with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Penzance Promenade has an estimated population of 4,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penzance Promenade average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Penzance Promenade | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penzance Promenade a safe place to live?
Penzance Promenade recorded 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,501st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Penzance Promenade?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Penzance Promenade going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penzance Promenade was down 13% on the year before: 445 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 513 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penzance Promenade?
About 4,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penzance Promenade?
Penzance Promenade 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.