Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL31 · Cornwall
166
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL12 · Cornwall
30
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 30 vs 166 incidents in March 2026.
Bodmin recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in March 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 30, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bodmin sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Bodmin — 30 vs 166 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bodmin saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saltash had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 166).