Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL8 · Devon
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Yealmpton has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.
South Petherwin recorded substantially more crime than Yealmpton in February 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. 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, Yealmpton recorded fewer crimes than South Petherwin — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Yealmpton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, South Petherwin's top crime category was Other crime (1 incidents) while Yealmpton's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.