Crime in Saltash Essa: statistics, rates and trends
405 crimes were recorded in Saltash Essa in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltash Essa at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltash Essa
- Types of crime in Saltash Essa
- Saltash Essa compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltash Essa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltash Essa
- Demographics of Saltash Essa
- Questions about crime in Saltash Essa
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), criminal damage and arson (48) and anti-social behaviour (43) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,922nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltash Essa | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 405 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,708 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltash Essa peaked in the year to August 2020 (522 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (326). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 405 | 52.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 433 | 56.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 348 | 45.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 326 | 42.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 411 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 522 | 67.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 429 | 55.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 439 | 57.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 174 to 201, while anti-social behaviour fell from 93 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 26.1 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -54% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saltash Essa; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Calstock (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash Essa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +42% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | +17% |
| Torpoint | 418 | 69.6 | +32% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -13% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | +11% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -27% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +24% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +152% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Saltash Essa over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Plougastel Drive” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plougastel Drive | 21 |
| On or near Hawthorns | 18 |
| On or near Babis Farm Close | 17 |
| On or near Long Park Road | 16 |
| On or near Farm Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Brooke Close | 14 |
| On or near Warraton Close | 14 |
| On or near Chichester Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Courtlands | 12 |
Of the 362 crimes in Saltash Essa with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Saltash Essa has an estimated population of 7,708 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (34%, against 22%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltash Essa average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saltash Essa | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltash Essa a safe place to live?
Saltash Essa recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,922nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saltash Essa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (48).
Is crime in Saltash Essa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash Essa was down 6% on the year before: 405 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltash Essa?
About 7,708 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltash Essa?
Saltash Essa is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.