Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL28 · Cornwall
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.
South Petherwin recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in February 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Public order dominating in each. 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than South Petherwin — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Public order as their top crime category. In February 2026, Padstow recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 1 in South Petherwin. Total crime levels were broadly similar.