Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 3, a 14.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Shoplifting (4), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1) and Public order (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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 3 vs 44 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. South Petherwin 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 South Petherwin had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 44).