Plymouth vs Saltash — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

92

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order11

Saltash

PL12 · Cornwall

19

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Shoplifting5
  • Other theft2

Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Saltash safer?

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.

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

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).

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