Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL12 · Cornwall
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PL24 · Cornwall
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 20 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
St Blaise recorded substantially more crime than Saltash in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 20, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other theft (2), while St Blaise has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than St Blaise — 20 vs 56 incidents. That is 64% 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 Blaise had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 56).