Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL8 · Devon
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yealmpton has less crime — 3 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.
Lifton recorded substantially more crime than Yealmpton in April 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 3, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lifton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Yealmpton 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 April 2026 Police data, Yealmpton recorded fewer crimes than Lifton — 3 vs 9 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Yealmpton 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 Yealmpton had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Yealmpton recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 9).