Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX1 · Devon
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 19, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (33) and Vehicle crime (22), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltash is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 19 vs 274 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 274).