Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX11 · Devon
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ottery St Mary and Saltash recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 20 and 19 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ottery St Mary sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Vehicle crime (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, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Ottery St Mary — 19 vs 20 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ottery St Mary 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 20).