Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 5, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Burglary (1). 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 5 vs 44 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Lifton had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 44).