Plymouth vs Saltash — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting18

Saltash

PL12 · Cornwall

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting7
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft2

Saltash has less crime — 20 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 20, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Saltash has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Saltash safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 20 vs 157 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Plymouth and Saltash?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Saltash had more Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 157).

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