Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 10 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Tavistock recorded substantially more crime than Lostwithiel in April 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 10, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Tavistock has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Tavistock — 10 vs 44 incidents. That is 77% 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 and Other theft while Tavistock had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 44).