Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL18 · Cornwall
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL1 · Plymouth
964
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Calstock has less crime — 26 vs 964 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Calstock in April 2026 — 964 incidents compared to 26, a 37.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calstock sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Public order (2), while Plymouth has more Anti-social behaviour (163) and Shoplifting (100). Calstock is below the national average while Plymouth is above, making Calstock the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Calstock recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 26 vs 964 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Calstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Calstock saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Plymouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Calstock recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 964).