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Crime in Par

Par had 183 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

PL24, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Par

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74.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common89 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Mar 62 Apr 57 May 52 Jun 66 Jul 65 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8949%
criminal damage2815%
anti-social behaviour179%
public order105%
theft95%
other crime84%
burglary53%
shoplifting53%

Par against Cornwall

TypePar per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence36.129.5▲ 10%
Burglary21.2–
Vehicle crime0.80–
Anti-social behaviour6.94.4▼ 26%
Theft and robbery4.54.5▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fowey101.4▲ 63%
Charlestown90.30%
St Blazey80.3▲ 14%
Par74.2▲ 6%
Tywardreath58.7▲ 39%
Luxulyan15.4–
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 Par a safe area?

Par had about 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Par?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (89), followed by criminal damage (28) and anti-social behaviour (17).