Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 9, a 21.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1) and Public order (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 9 vs 194 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 194).