Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 16 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Saltash saw somewhat more crime than Looe in April 2026 (20 vs 16 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Drugs (2), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (7) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Saltash — 16 vs 20 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Drugs while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 20).