Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 9 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Callington recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 9, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (16) and Other theft (5), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Callington — 9 vs 35 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Callington saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Lifton had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 35).