Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 19, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), 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 February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 19 vs 168 incidents. That is 89% 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 while Saltash had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 168).