Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 16 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Looe in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 16, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Looe has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Drugs (2). 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 16 vs 48 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Looe 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 Looe had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 48).