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Crime in Newquay

Newquay had 666 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 131% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

TR7, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newquay

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118.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common288 in 3 months

Month by month

179 Mar 222 Apr 222 May 225 Jun 234 Jul 207 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28843%
anti-social behaviour10315%
criminal damage599%
theft528%
public order355%
drugs325%
shoplifting233%
vehicle crime213%

Newquay against Cornwall

TypeNewquay per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence51.329.5▲ 2%
Burglary31.2▼ 6%
Vehicle crime3.70▲ 50%
Anti-social behaviour18.34.4▲ 1%
Theft and robbery12.34.5▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newquay118.5▲ 7%
Crantock88▲ 65%
St Columb Minor64.2▲ 20%
Porth60.6▲ 25%
Quintrell Downs43.6▼ 26%
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 Newquay a safe area?

Newquay had about 118.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newquay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (288), followed by anti-social behaviour (103) and criminal damage (59).