Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX13 · Devon
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Axminster recorded notably higher crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 37 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Axminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Axminster — 19 vs 37 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Axminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saltash had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 37).