Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
166
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL5 · Plymouth
245
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bodmin has less crime — 166 vs 245 incidents in March 2026.
Plymouth saw somewhat more crime than Bodmin in March 2026 (245 vs 166 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Plymouth has more Public order (19). 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 245 incidents. That is 32% 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 Public order. Overall, Bodmin recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 245).