Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX7 · Devon
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Dawlish recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 3, a 23.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dawlish sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while South Petherwin has more Public order (1) and Other crime (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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Dawlish — 3 vs 69 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dawlish saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while South Petherwin had more Public order and Other crime. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 69).