Penryn Crime Overview
Penryn is among the top 10 safest small towns in Cornwall, and is the 36th most dangerous overall out of Cornwall's 218 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Penryn in 2020 was 42 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cornwall's overall crime rate, coming in 3.2% lower than the Cornwall rate of 43 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Penryn is the 274th safest small town, and the 4,142nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Penryn had the worst crime rate in Cornwall for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Penryn residents, when it was Cornwall's most dangerous area for theft from the person, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.36 per 1,000 residents. Penryn recorded 1 report of robbery during April 2017, making its crime rate of 0.12 the worst for robbery in Cornwall that month.
The most common crimes in Penryn are violence and sexual offences, with 166 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 1.2% lower than 2019's figure of 168 offences and a difference of 0.24 from 2019's crime rate of 20. Penryn's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 4 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 25% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Penryn to other towns and cities
See how Penryn shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Penryn and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Penryn Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Penryn This Year
| Penryn | Cornwall | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 171 | 20.51 | 13,083 | 22.97 | 12% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.84 | 117 | 0.21 | 75% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.72 | 944 | 1.66 | 131% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 55 | 6.60 | 3,741 | 6.57 | 0.45% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.68 | 1,065 | 1.87 | 11% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.20 | 507 | 0.89 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 30 | 3.60 | 1,911 | 3.35 | 7% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.48 | 275 | 0.48 | 0% safer |
| Public Order | 16 | 1.92 | 1,614 | 2.83 | 47% safer |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.16 | 1,095 | 1.92 | 11% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.48 | 71 | 0.12 | 75% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 2.04 | 733 | 1.29 | 37% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 166 | 19.91 | 12,296 | 21.59 | 8% safer |
Crime in Penryn Compared To Cornwall
Penryn Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Agnes | 219 | 26.16 | 59% safer |
| St. Stephen-in-Brannel | 240 | 30.73 | 35% safer |
| Treverbyn | 347 | 37.32 | 11% safer |
| Bude-Stratton | 399 | 37.41 | 11% safer |
| Torpoint | 297 | 39.34 | 6% safer |
| Penryn | 347 | 41.61 | - |
| Helston | 504 | 43.60 | 4.6% more dangerous |
| St. Ives | 481 | 43.86 | 5% more dangerous |
| Launceston | 481 | 44.06 | 6% more dangerous |
| Saltash | 736 | 44.14 | 6% more dangerous |
| Falmouth | 1,063 | 46.13 | 10% more dangerous |
Penryn Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 19 | 12 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.48 | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.72 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.2 | 0.48 | 2.5 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.48 | 0.72 | 0.84 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 6 | 4.2 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.48 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 0.48 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | Getting worse |
Changes In Penryn's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Penryn to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Penryn | 41.61 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 46% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 50% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 52% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 57% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 70% more dangerous |
Crime in Penryn's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penryn | 347 | 42 | First |
Crime in Penryn During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Penryn change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Penryn saw a 300% increase in other theft. Penryn saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during August, when it fell by 92% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +44% | +22% | +186% | +67% | +129% | +9% | +117% | +100% | +217% | +100% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | +200% | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +100% | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -58% | -83% | -43% | +40% | -43% | -92% | -50% | +25% | -67% | +200% |
| Drugs | -88% | - | - | - | +50% | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -67% | - | +50% | -50% | -83% | - | - | +133% | - | +300% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -75% | +100% | - | -50% | -86% | -83% | -67% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -25% | +100% | - | - | -25% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | - | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | - | - | +200% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +13% | -63% | +113% | +113% | - | -57% | +20% | -58% | -10% | +7% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Penryn
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Penryn's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021