Crime in Perranporth, Cornwall: statistics, rates and trends

294 crimes were recorded in Perranporth, Cornwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Perranporth, Cornwall has the 2,378th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Perranporth, Cornwall was highest in the year to July 2019 (382 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (253). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Perranporth, 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+10%).

The largest falls were in public order (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Perranporth, Cornwall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Perranporth, Cornwall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Perranporth, Cornwall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Perranporth, Cornwall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Perranporth, Cornwall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Perranporth, Cornwall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Perranporth, Cornwall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Perranporth, Cornwall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Perranporth, Cornwall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 4 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 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Perranporth, Cornwall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Perranporth, Cornwall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Perranporth, Cornwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Perranporth, Cornwall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Perranporth, Cornwall.

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 Perranporth, Cornwall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Perranporth, 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.

Perranporth, Cornwall has an estimated population of 4,431. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Perranporth, Cornwall sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Perranporth, Cornwall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.