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Crime in Saltash

Saltash had 574 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 134 Cornwall areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% above the middle Cornwall area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

PL12, Cornwall · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saltash

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82crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 134Cornwall rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common280 in 3 months

Month by month

213 Mar 196 Apr 232 May 171 Jun 219 Jul 184 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saltash. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28049%
anti-social behaviour8214%
criminal damage5810%
theft397%
public order356%
shoplifting326%
other crime112%
burglary102%

Saltash against Cornwall

TypeSaltash per 1,000Middle Cornwall areaChange
Violence4029.5▲ 10%
Burglary1.41.2▼ 44%
Vehicle crime1.40▼ 62%
Anti-social behaviour11.74.4▲ 19%
Theft and robbery64.5▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ernesettle109.7▲ 5%
Weston Mill100.9▼ 10%
Barne Barton100▼ 25%
Keyham97.4▼ 14%
St Budeaux97.2▼ 12%
Kings Tamerton83.4▲ 26%
Saltash82▼ 10%
See every Cornwall area ranked on the crime in Cornwall page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Saltash a safe area?

Saltash had about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 134 Cornwall areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Saltash?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (280), followed by anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage (58).