Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL17 · Cornwall
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Callington has less crime — 24 vs 32 incidents in February 2026.
Tavistock saw somewhat more crime than Callington in February 2026 (32 vs 24 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Callington sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Callington recorded fewer crimes than Tavistock — 24 vs 32 incidents. That is 25% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Tavistock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Callington recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 32).