Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
861
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
PL25 · Cornwall
204
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
St Austell has less crime — 204 vs 861 incidents in March 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Austell in March 2026 — 861 incidents compared to 204, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (75), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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 March 2026 Police data, St Austell recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 204 vs 861 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, St Austell recorded fewer total crimes (204 vs 861).