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Crime in Penryn

Penryn had 381 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

TR10, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Penryn

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61.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common174 in 3 months

Month by month

103 Mar 123 Apr 139 May 131 Jun 112 Jul 138 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17446%
criminal damage5013%
theft3810%
anti-social behaviour349%
shoplifting257%
public order174%
other crime144%
vehicle crime92%

Penryn against Cornwall

TypePenryn per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence28.329.5▼ 7%
Burglary1.11.2–
Vehicle crime1.50▼ 10%
Anti-social behaviour5.54.4▼ 17%
Theft and robbery7.24.5▲ 38%

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–
Ponsanooth23.4–
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 Penryn a safe area?

Penryn had about 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Penryn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (174), followed by criminal damage (50) and theft (38).