Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL23 · Cornwall
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fowey has less crime — 13 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.
Ottery St Mary saw somewhat more crime than Fowey in April 2026 (15 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fowey sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Ottery St Mary has more Shoplifting (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, Fowey recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 13 vs 15 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Fowey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fowey saw higher rates of Public order while Ottery St Mary had more Shoplifting. Overall, Fowey recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 15).