Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 5, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Sidmouth has more Violence & sexual offences (13) and Other theft (4). 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 Sidmouth — 5 vs 28 incidents. That is 82% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Sidmouth had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 28).