Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ottery St Mary saw somewhat more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 (20 vs 14 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Ottery St Mary has more Vehicle crime (2). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 14 vs 20 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lostwithiel saw higher rates of Public order while Ottery St Mary had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 20).