Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL18 · Cornwall
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL7 · Plymouth
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Calstock has less crime — 17 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Plympton recorded substantially more crime than Calstock in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 17, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Calstock sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Plympton has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Calstock recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 17 vs 79 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Calstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Calstock saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Plympton had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Calstock recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 79).