Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL18 · Cornwall
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Calstock has less crime — 17 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Bude recorded substantially more crime than Calstock in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 17, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Calstock has more Public order (1) and Vehicle 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, Calstock recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 17 vs 44 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Calstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Calstock had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Calstock recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 44).