Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 9, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Sidmouth has more Other theft (4) and Vehicle crime (3). 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 9 vs 28 incidents. That is 68% 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 Public order and Shoplifting while Sidmouth had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 28).