Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 14 incidents in February 2026.
Lostwithiel recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 14 incidents compared to 5, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Burglary (1), while Lostwithiel has more Violence & sexual offences (9) and Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Lostwithiel — 5 vs 14 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lifton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Lostwithiel had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 14).