Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Callington has less crime — 24 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Callington in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 24, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 24 vs 194 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Callington 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 Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 194).