Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
166
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL4 · Plymouth
861
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bodmin has less crime — 166 vs 861 incidents in March 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Bodmin in March 2026 — 861 incidents compared to 166, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (75). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bodmin recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 166 vs 861 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bodmin recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 861).