Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX10 · Devon
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Sidmouth recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 3, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Padstow sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Sidmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Criminal damage & arson (4). 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Sidmouth — 3 vs 49 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Padstow saw higher rates of Other theft while Sidmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 49).