Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Plymstock recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 19, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymstock sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Burglary (6), 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 Plymstock — 19 vs 68 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymstock saw higher rates of Public order and Burglary while Saltash had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 68).