Crime in Perranporth, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends
291 crimes were recorded in Perranporth, Cornwall in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Perranporth, Cornwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Perranporth, Cornwall
- Types of crime in Perranporth, Cornwall
- Perranporth, Cornwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Perranporth, Cornwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Perranporth, Cornwall
- Demographics of Perranporth, Cornwall
- Questions about crime in Perranporth, Cornwall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), other theft (35), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,407th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Perranporth, Cornwall | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 291 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,431 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Perranporth, Cornwall peaked in the year to August 2019 (379 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (255). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 291 | 65.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 320 | 72.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 255 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 266 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 276 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 379 | 85.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 297 | 67.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) was well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 29 and anti-social behaviour fell from 45 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Other theft | 35 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Perranporth, Cornwall; the highest is Truro Moresk & Trehaverne (299.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Agnes, Cornwall (41.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perranporth, Cornwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern | 276 | 41.5 | -37% |
| St Agnes | 362 | 41.0 | -38% |
| Threemilestone & Chacewater | 253 | 52.9 | -19% |
| Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | 707 | 99.0 | +51% |
| Newquay Trenance | 546 | 76.1 | +16% |
| Newquay Central & Pentire | 1,295 | 248.6 | +278% |
| Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | 1,567 | 299.2 | +356% |
| Truro Boscawen & Redannick | 474 | 69.0 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Perranporth, Cornwall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ramoth Way” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ramoth Way | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Beach Road | 19 |
| On or near Budnic Hill | 17 |
| On or near Bakery Way | 13 |
| On or near Wheal Catherine Close | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near The Dunes | 10 |
| On or near Granny'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near Nampara Row | 9 |
Of the 262 crimes in Perranporth, Cornwall with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Perranporth, Cornwall has an estimated population of 4,431 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Perranporth, Cornwall average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Perranporth, Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Perranporth, Cornwall a safe place to live?
Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,407th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Perranporth, Cornwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (35).
Is crime in Perranporth, Cornwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perranporth, Cornwall was down 9% on the year before: 291 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 320 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Perranporth, Cornwall?
About 4,431 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Perranporth, Cornwall?
Perranporth, Cornwall 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.