Crime in Saltash Essa: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Saltash Essa in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Saltash Essa
- Questions about crime in Saltash Essa
- About this data
394 crimes were recorded in Saltash Essa in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saltash Essa has the 2,980th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saltash Essa | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 394 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,708 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saltash Essa was highest in the year to July 2020 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (330). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 394 | 51.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 438 | 56.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 330 | 42.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 334 | 43.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 439 | 57.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 517 | 67.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 420 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 427 | 55.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saltash Essa over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.7 | 0.30 | -63% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +12% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +112% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +7% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -31% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -75% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -90% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saltash Essa
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saltash Essa recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saltash Essa
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saltash Essa recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saltash Essa
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saltash Essa recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saltash Essa
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saltash Essa recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saltash Essa
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saltash Essa recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saltash Essa
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saltash Essa recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saltash Essa
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saltash Essa recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saltash Essa
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saltash Essa recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saltash Essa
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saltash Essa recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saltash Essa
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saltash Essa recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saltash Essa
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saltash Essa recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saltash Essa
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saltash Essa recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saltash Essa
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saltash Essa recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saltash Essa
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saltash Essa recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saltash Essa, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saltash Essa.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash Essa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Tamar | 439 | 74.9 | +46% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | +26% |
| Torpoint | 399 | 66.4 | +30% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 333 | 44.1 | -14% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | +15% |
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | -22% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | +27% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +156% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Saltash Essa over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plougastel Drive | 21 |
| On or near Hawthorns | 17 |
| On or near Long Park Road | 16 |
| On or near Farm Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Babis Farm Close | 15 |
| On or near Brooke Close | 13 |
| On or near Courtlands | 12 |
| On or near Elliott Close | 12 |
| On or near Chichester Crescent | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saltash Essa over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 44.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 10.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Saltash Essa has an estimated population of 7,708. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saltash Essa sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saltash Essa |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Saltash Essa a safe place to live?
Saltash Essa recorded 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Saltash Essa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (50).
Is crime in Saltash Essa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash Essa was down 10% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saltash Essa?
Saltash Essa is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Saltash Essa. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.