Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 10 vs 15 incidents in April 2026.
Ottery St Mary recorded notably higher crime than Lostwithiel in April 2026 — 15 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Ottery St Mary has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 10 vs 15 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lostwithiel saw higher rates of Burglary while Ottery St Mary had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 15).