Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Saltash has less crime — 20 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 20, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other theft (2), while St Austell has more Criminal damage & arson (33) and Anti-social behaviour (23). Saltash is below the national average while St Austell is above, making Saltash the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 20 vs 201 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Saltash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while St Austell had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 201).