Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Callington recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 3, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1) and 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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Callington — 3 vs 24 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. South Petherwin 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 South Petherwin had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 24).