Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 5, a 38.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Burglary (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 5 vs 194 incidents. That is 97% 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 Public order and Burglary while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 194).