Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Penberthy Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Pool & Tehidy , and the 786th lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Penberthy Road (TR16 4LR) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% lower than the Pool & Tehidy average (106.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Penberthy Road (TR16 4LR), the main crime hotspot is near The Square. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pool & Tehidy| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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