Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 19, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 19 vs 194 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 194).