Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL21 · Devon
44
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
PL28 · Cornwall
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 1 vs 44 incidents in March 2026.
Ivybridge recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in March 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 1, a 44.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ivybridge sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (17) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Padstow has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Ivybridge — 1 vs 44 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ivybridge saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Padstow had more Drugs. Overall, Padstow recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 44).