Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Lifton recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in February 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Public order dominating in each. 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Lifton — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Public order as their top crime category. In February 2026, Lifton recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 1 in Padstow. Total crime levels were broadly similar.