Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL19 · Devon
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 32 incidents in February 2026.
Tavistock recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 32 incidents compared to 3, a 10.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Petherwin sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Public order (1), while Tavistock has more Other theft (4) and Shoplifting (4). 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 Tavistock — 3 vs 32 incidents. That is 91% 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 Tavistock had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 32).