Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 16 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Looe in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 16, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Looe has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Drugs (2). 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 16 vs 81 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Looe had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 81).