Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 9, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 9 vs 92 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 92).