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Crime in Padstow

Padstow had 50 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

PL28, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Padstow

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79.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 8 Apr 28 May 20 Jun 15 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2652%
theft612%
anti-social behaviour510%
criminal damage48%
public order36%
shoplifting24%
vehicle crime24%
weapons12%

Padstow against Cornwall

TypePadstow per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence41.329.5▲ 37%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime3.20–
Anti-social behaviour7.94.4–
Theft and robbery9.54.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Padstow79.5▲ 4%
St Merryn32.7▲ 8%
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 Padstow a safe area?

Padstow had about 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Padstow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by theft (6) and anti-social behaviour (5).