Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
29
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 20 vs 29 incidents in April 2026.
Axminster saw somewhat more crime than Saltash in April 2026 (29 vs 20 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Vehicle crime (3), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (7) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 20 vs 29 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 29).