Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX2 · Devon
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 20 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 20, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Exeter sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33) and Public order (19), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (7) and Other theft (2). Exeter sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltash is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 20 vs 199 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Exeter saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 199).