Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 14, a 13.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 14 vs 194 incidents. That is 93% 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 Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 194).