Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
166
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL6 · Plymouth
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Plymouth has less crime — 116 vs 166 incidents in March 2026.
Bodmin saw somewhat more crime than Plymouth in March 2026 (166 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (13). 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, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 116 vs 166 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 166).