Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 14, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Lostwithiel has more Public order (2). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 14 vs 37 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lostwithiel had more Public order. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 37).