Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL22 · Cornwall
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lostwithiel has less crime — 14 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Saltash saw somewhat more crime than Lostwithiel in February 2026 (19 vs 14 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lostwithiel sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Public order (2), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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, Lostwithiel recorded fewer crimes than Saltash — 14 vs 19 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Lostwithiel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lostwithiel saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lostwithiel recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 19).