Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 13 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 13, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Lostwithiel has more Public order (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 13 vs 44 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel 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 Lostwithiel had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 44).