Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
24
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
PL34 · Cornwall
11
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Tintagel has less crime — 11 vs 24 incidents in March 2026.
Looe recorded notably higher crime than Tintagel in March 2026 — 24 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10) and Other theft (3), while Tintagel has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Tintagel recorded fewer crimes than Looe — 11 vs 24 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Tintagel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Tintagel had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Tintagel recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 24).