Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Callington recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 5, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Lifton has more Public order (2) and Burglary (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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Callington — 5 vs 24 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Callington saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Lifton had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 24).