Perranporth vs Porthleven & Helston North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Perranporth Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Porthleven & Helston North Devon & Cornwall Police

      Perranporth vs Porthleven & Helston North Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Perranporth
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Porthleven & Helston North
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Perranporth
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      521
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      505
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓77.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Perranporth
      B Porthleven & Helston North
      Violent Crime
      263 ↑15%
      2 ↓88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓18%
      1
      Burglary
      11 ↓50%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑54%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      8 ↓53%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      31 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Porthleven & Helston North is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Perranporth safer than Porthleven & Helston North?

      Perranporth has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Porthleven & Helston North has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Porthleven & Helston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Perranporth vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Perranporth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Porthleven & Helston North shows -77.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North?

      In Perranporth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In Porthleven & Helston North, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Perranporth recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Porthleven & Helston North recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Perranporth vs Porthleven & Helston North?

      Violent crime in Perranporth totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Porthleven & Helston North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Perranporth recorded 505 crimes (now 521, a change of +3.2%). Porthleven & Helston North recorded 27 crimes previously (now 6, -77.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Perranporth has a resolution rate of 0% and Porthleven & Helston North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North?

      Perranporth falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Porthleven & Helston North is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Perranporth or Porthleven & Helston North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Perranporth and Porthleven & Helston North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.