Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL6 · Plymouth
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
PL26 · Cornwall
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
St Mewan has less crime — 5 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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).