Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
721
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 721 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 721 incidents compared to 3, a 240.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (116) and Shoplifting (87), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1) and Public order (1). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Petherwin is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 3 vs 721 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while South Petherwin had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 721).