Plymouth vs St Mewan — 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

St Mewan

PL26 · Cornwall

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4

St Mewan has less crime — 4 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Mewan in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 4, a 39.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (59 vs 4 incidents). 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 St Mewan safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, St Mewan recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 4 vs 157 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. St Mewan is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Plymouth and St Mewan?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Plymouth recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 4 in St Mewan. Overall, St Mewan had fewer total crimes (4 vs 157).

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