Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 10 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 10, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Lostwithiel has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 10 vs 81 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel 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 Lostwithiel had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 81).