Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 19, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 19 vs 173 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saltash saw higher rates of Shoplifting while St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 173).