Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
166
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL19 · Devon
43
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Tavistock has less crime — 43 vs 166 incidents in March 2026.
Bodmin recorded substantially more crime than Tavistock in March 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 43, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Tavistock has more Public order (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Tavistock recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 43 vs 166 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Tavistock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Tavistock had more Public order. Overall, Tavistock recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 166).