Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL8 · Devon
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yealmpton has less crime — 3 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Looe recorded substantially more crime than Yealmpton in April 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 3, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Drugs (2), while Yealmpton has more 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 Looe — 3 vs 16 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Yealmpton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Drugs while Yealmpton had more Other theft. Overall, Yealmpton recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 16).