Total Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Ambrusca Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Newquay Central & Pentire , and the 592nd 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 St Ambrusca Road (TR8 5SF) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.8% lower than the Newquay Central & Pentire average (200.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Ambrusca Road (TR8 5SF), the main crime hotspot is near Vosporth Hill. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newquay Central & Pentire| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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