Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL28 · Cornwall
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Padstow has less crime — 3 vs 20 incidents in April 2026.
Saltash recorded substantially more crime than Padstow in April 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 3, a 6.7x difference. 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, Padstow recorded fewer crimes than Saltash — 3 vs 20 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Padstow is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Padstow's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Saltash's was Shoplifting (7 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.