Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL23 · Cornwall
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Fowey has less crime — 13 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Fowey in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 13, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fowey sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Fowey recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 13 vs 157 incidents. That is 92% 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 Other theft and Public order while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Fowey recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 157).