Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Lifton recorded notably higher crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 5 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Lifton — 3 vs 5 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lifton saw higher rates of Burglary while South Petherwin had more Other crime. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 5).