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Crime in Penwithick

Penwithick had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 58th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

PL26, Cornwall · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Penwithick

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59.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
58 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 17 Apr 24 May 20 Jun 20 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Penwithick. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3460%
anti-social behaviour916%
criminal damage47%
public order35%
drugs24%
theft24%
other crime24%
vehicle crime12%

Penwithick against Cornwall

TypePenwithick per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence35.729.5▲ 48%
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime10–
Anti-social behaviour9.44.4–
Theft and robbery2.14.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bugle124.1▼ 18%
St Austell108.7▲ 10%
St Blazey80.3▲ 14%
Penwithick59.8▲ 19%
Trewoon34.2▲ 53%
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 Penwithick a safe area?

Penwithick had about 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 58 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Penwithick?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage (4).