Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL17 · Cornwall
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Callington has less crime — 35 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude saw somewhat more crime than Callington in April 2026 (48 vs 35 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Callington has more Other theft (5) and Burglary (3). 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, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 35 vs 48 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Callington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Callington had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 48).