Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL15 · Cornwall
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Petherwin has less crime — 3 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Saltash recorded substantially more crime than South Petherwin in February 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 3, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (2), while South Petherwin has more Other crime (1) and Public order (1). 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, South Petherwin recorded fewer crimes than Saltash — 3 vs 19 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. South Petherwin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saltash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while South Petherwin had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, South Petherwin recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 19).