Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL24 · Cornwall
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Blaise has less crime — 45 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Blaise in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 45, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while St Blaise has more Other theft (4). 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, St Blaise recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 45 vs 194 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. St Blaise is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Blaise had more Other theft. Overall, St Blaise recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 194).