Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX21 · Devon
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Black Torrington has less crime — 1 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Black Torrington in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 1, a 201.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Black Torrington sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while St Austell has more Violence & sexual offences (84) and Criminal damage & arson (33). Black Torrington is below the national average while St Austell is above, making Black Torrington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Black Torrington recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 1 vs 201 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Black Torrington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Black Torrington saw higher rates of Other theft while St Austell had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Black Torrington recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 201).