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Crime in Perranporth

Perranporth had 118 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 107% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was up 57% on the three months before.

TR6, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Perranporth

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106.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
+57%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 19 Apr 33 May 43 Jun 42 Jul 33 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5950%
theft1815%
anti-social behaviour1412%
criminal damage108%
other crime65%
burglary54%
public order33%
weapons11%

Perranporth against Cornwall

TypePerranporth per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence5329.5▲ 51%
Burglary4.51.2–
Vehicle crime0.90–
Anti-social behaviour12.64.4–
Theft and robbery16.24.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Perranporth106.1▲ 57%
Crantock88▲ 65%
Goonhavern67.6▲ 6%
St Agnes47.6▲ 49%
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 Perranporth a safe area?

Perranporth had about 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Perranporth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by theft (18) and anti-social behaviour (14).