Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL18 · Cornwall
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Calstock has less crime — 26 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Calstock in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 26, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calstock sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Dawlish has more Shoplifting (12). 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, Calstock recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 26 vs 81 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Calstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Calstock saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Dawlish had more Shoplifting. Overall, Calstock recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 81).