Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 3, a 27.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Public order (11), while Padstow has more 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 3 vs 81 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Padstow 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 Padstow had more Other theft. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 81).