Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Colyton recorded notably higher crime than Padstow in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1), while Padstow has more 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Colyton — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colyton saw higher rates of Other theft and Violence & sexual offences while Padstow had more Public order. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).