Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX21 · Devon
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Black Torrington has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Padstow recorded substantially more crime than Black Torrington in April 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. 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, Black Torrington recorded fewer crimes than Padstow — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Black Torrington is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Black Torrington's top crime category was Other theft (1 incidents) while Padstow's was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.