Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL26 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Mewan has less crime — 3 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
Lifton recorded notably higher crime than St Mewan in February 2026 — 5 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while St Mewan has more Violence & sexual offences (2) and Other theft (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, St Mewan recorded fewer crimes than Lifton — 3 vs 5 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. St Mewan 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 St Mewan had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, St Mewan recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 5).