Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
911
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
St Austell has less crime — 201 vs 911 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Austell in April 2026 — 911 incidents compared to 201, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Austell recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 201 vs 911 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Austell recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 911).