Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL1 · Plymouth
964
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL24 · Cornwall
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Blaise has less crime — 56 vs 964 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Blaise in April 2026 — 964 incidents compared to 56, a 17.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (100), while St Blaise has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Blaise is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Blaise recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 56 vs 964 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. St Blaise is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Blaise had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Blaise recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 964).