Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL23 · Cornwall
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fowey has less crime — 13 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock recorded substantially more crime than Fowey in April 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 13, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fowey sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (1), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Tavistock — 13 vs 44 incidents. That is 70% 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 Tavistock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Fowey recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 44).