Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 10 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 10, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Lostwithiel has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 10 vs 48 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel 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 Lostwithiel had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 48).