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Crime in Falmouth

Falmouth had 538 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

TR11, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Falmouth

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85.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common200 in 3 months

Month by month

183 Mar 219 Apr 184 May 186 Jun 174 Jul 178 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Falmouth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20037%
anti-social behaviour7915%
shoplifting6512%
criminal damage5310%
theft377%
public order367%
drugs173%
vehicle crime143%

Falmouth against Cornwall

TypeFalmouth per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence31.829.5▼ 11%
Burglary1.91.2▲ 9%
Vehicle crime2.20▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour12.54.4▲ 7%
Theft and robbery7.54.5▲ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Flushing124.2▼ 4%
Falmouth85.4▼ 8%
Penryn61.9▲ 4%
Mabe Burnthouse51.8▲ 15%
Budock Water41.7▼ 39%
Mylor Bridge34.4–
St Mawes26.3–
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Falmouth a safe area?

Falmouth had about 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Falmouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (200), followed by anti-social behaviour (79) and shoplifting (65).