Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Callington has less crime — 35 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Plymstock recorded notably higher crime than Callington in April 2026 — 56 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Burglary (3), while Plymstock has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (3). 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, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 35 vs 56 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Callington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Callington saw higher rates of Other theft and Burglary while Plymstock had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 56).