Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 14, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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 Plymouth — 14 vs 92 incidents. That is 85% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 92).