Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 19, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Saltash has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 19 vs 92 incidents. That is 79% 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 Public order while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 92).