Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 1 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.
Lifton recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in April 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 1, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while South Petherwin has more Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Lifton — 1 vs 9 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lifton saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while South Petherwin had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 9).