Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
EX16 · Devon
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 10 incidents in February 2026.
Tiverton recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 3, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Petherwin sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Public order (1), while Tiverton has more Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Tiverton — 3 vs 10 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Petherwin saw higher rates of Other crime and Public order while Tiverton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 10).