Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX24 · Devon
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Colyton has less crime — 2 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Colyton in February 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 2, a 86.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colyton sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while St Austell has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colyton recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 2 vs 173 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Colyton 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 while St Austell had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colyton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 173).