Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 5, a 34.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Burglary (1), while St Austell has more Violence & sexual offences (69) and Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 St Austell — 5 vs 173 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 St Austell had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lifton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 173).