Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 16 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Looe in April 2026 — 29 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Looe has more Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 16 vs 29 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Looe had more Drugs. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 29).