Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 3, a 64.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1) and Public order (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 3 vs 194 incidents. That is 98% 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 Criminal damage & arson while South Petherwin had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 194).