Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 3, a 30.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1). 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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 3 vs 92 incidents. That is 97% 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 while South Petherwin had more Other crime. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 92).