Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 1 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Callington recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 1, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (13) and Other theft (4), while Padstow has more 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Callington — 1 vs 24 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Callington saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Padstow had more Public order. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 24).