Plymouth vs St Mewan — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

116

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting13
  • Anti-social behaviour9

St Mewan

PL26 · Cornwall

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft1

St Mewan has less crime — 5 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than St Mewan in March 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 5, a 23.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while St Mewan has more Other theft (1). 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 March 2026 Police data, St Mewan recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 5 vs 116 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. St Mewan is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while St Mewan had more Other theft. Overall, St Mewan recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 116).

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