Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Callington recorded notably higher crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 — 24 vs 14 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Lostwithiel has more Public order (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 Callington — 14 vs 24 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel 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 while Lostwithiel had more Public order. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 24).