Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL21 · Devon
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Ivybridge recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 53 incidents compared to 9, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ivybridge sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Looe has more Public order (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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Ivybridge — 9 vs 53 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ivybridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Looe had more Public order. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 53).