Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 9, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6) and Other theft (3), while Looe has more Shoplifting (1) and Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 9 vs 37 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Looe had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 37).