Crime Rate in Penryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penryn

The total recorded crimes in Penryn, Cornwall, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penryn crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Penryn, encompassing approximately 12,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Penryn Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Eastwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Penryn?

To understand the safety of Penryn, we need to analyze Penryn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cornwall:

    • In 2024, Penryn reported a higher crime volume than the Cornwall average, with 525 crimes compared to 487. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penryn witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 86 other areas in the Cornwall.

    • In 2023, Penryn had fewer crimes than the Cornwall average, with 4 crimes compared to 6. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penryn witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 38 other areas in the Cornwall.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cornwall, Penryn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Penryn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penryn has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.73 ranking 16th out of 86 in the Cornwall, UK

In 2024, the total Penryn crimes were 525. The crime rate of Penryn in 2024 was 42.35 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Cornwall.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penryn were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.32 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cornwall.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penryn)CrimesRank (Penryn)CrimesRank (Penryn)
Penzance East119 21,587 136 1
Truro Moresk & Trehaverne143 11,559 2NA NA
Truro Boscawen & Redannick55 23574 1930 2
Lostwithiel & Lanreath31 61563 2422 3
St Austell Central & Gover116 41,397 31 27
Newquay Central & Pentire118 31,308 46 9
Camborne Trelowarren104 61,197 518 4
St Austell Poltair & Mount Charles55 22749 1017 5
Liskeard Central112 51,128 6NA NA
Liskeard South & Dobwalls45 35402 4712 6
Fowey, Tywardreath & Par54 24267 6911 7
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard92 71,065 7NA NA
Hayle West74 11573 209 8
Pool & Tehidy86 81,031 8NA NA
Bodmin St Petroc's79 10849 9NA NA
Redruth North80 9565 231 34
Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth33 57273 666 10
St Dennis & St Enoder68 18662 135 11
Falmouth Penwerris64 20701 11NA NA
Saltash Essa35 50439 424 12
Bude44 36684 12NA NA
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend73 12570 21NA NA
Wadebridge West & St Mabyn71 13591 18NA NA
Roche & Bugle35 52514 314 14
St Columb Minor & Colan51 29632 141 38
Helston South & Meneage71 14562 25NA NA
St Blazey32 59434 433 15
Camborne Roskear & Tuckingmill68 17629 15NA NA
Falmouth Arwenack71 15628 162 18
Calstock20 77250 743 16
Altarnun & Stoke Climsland14 83233 782 17
Launceston South52 27618 17NA NA
Falmouth Trescobeas & Budock32 58314 582 19
St Ives West & Towednack64 19447 392 25
Illogan & Portreath32 60339 532 20
Looe East & Deviock49 31514 322 21
Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East55 21485 34NA NA
Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos40 45287 622 22
Penzance Promenade44 39566 22NA NA
Newquay Trenance41 42538 262 23
Redruth South38 48419 452 24
Torpoint53 25440 41NA NA
St Teath & Tintagel13 84236 772 26
Four Lanes, Beacon & Troon53 26509 33NA NA
Camborne West & Treswithian40 44537 27NA NA
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan18 80237 761 28
Newquay Porth & Tretherras43 40536 281 31
Penwithick & Boscoppa51 28482 35NA NA
Land's End34 53427 441 29
Mylor, Perranarworthal & Ponsanooth11 86147 861 30
Truro Tregolls36 49522 30NA NA
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence50 30410 46NA NA
Padstow23 74285 631 32
Saltash Tamar48 32467 36NA NA
Perranporth34 54310 591 33
Crowan, Sithney & Wendron47 33454 38NA NA
St Stephen-in-Brannel46 34344 52NA NA
Wadebridge East & St Minver15 82202 841 35
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay30 63316 561 36
St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland20 78258 711 37
Callington & St Dominic34 56462 37NA NA
Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor44 37401 48NA NA
Rame Peninsula & St Germans44 38446 40NA NA
St Agnes27 69257 721 39
Mevagissey & St Austell Bay43 41222 82NA NA
Saltash Trematon & Landrake40 43292 61NA NA
Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow39 46315 57NA NA
Probus & St Erme39 47269 68NA NA
Poundstock19 79394 49NA NA
Camelford & Boscastle29 64381 50NA NA
St Austell Bethel & Holmbush27 70359 51NA NA
Porthleven, Breage & Germoe35 51198 85NA NA
Launceston North & North Petherwin27 71337 54NA NA
Redruth Central, Carharrack & St Day28 66334 55NA NA
St Columb Major, St Mawgan & St Wenn34 55297 60NA NA
Threemilestone & Chacewater31 62262 70NA NA
Falmouth Boslowick17 81282 64NA NA
Mullion & St Keverne28 67281 65NA NA
Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan29 65224 81NA NA
Lanner, Stithians & Gwennap22 75272 67NA NA
St Mewan & Grampound27 68254 73NA NA
Helston North26 72233 79NA NA
St Newlyn East, Cubert & Goonhavern25 73230 80NA NA
St Cleer & Menheniot21 76249 75NA NA
Feock & Kea13 85210 83NA NA
Lynher5 87114 87NA NA

Penryn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 202416
July 20244
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202510
February 202521
January 202514
December 202413
November 202415
October 202425
September 202414
August 202416
July 202417
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202514
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Penryn in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penryn postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eastwood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
4. Shute Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Broad Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower Market Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Higher Market Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chalacombe Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Round Ring Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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