Crime in Saltash Tamar: statistics, rates and trends
438 crimes were recorded in Saltash Tamar in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltash Tamar at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltash Tamar
- Types of crime in Saltash Tamar
- Saltash Tamar compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltash Tamar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltash Tamar
- Demographics of Saltash Tamar
- Questions about crime in Saltash Tamar
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (64) and criminal damage and arson (63) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,036th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltash Tamar | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 438 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,865 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltash Tamar peaked in the year to August 2025 (496 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (343). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 438 | 74.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 496 | 84.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 404 | 68.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 343 | 58.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 463 | 78.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 423 | 72.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 453 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 462 | 78.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
Compared with England and Wales, Saltash Tamar recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (59% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and public order (33% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 104 to 64 and violence and sexual offences fell from 218 to 171.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 29.2 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 26 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saltash Tamar; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Calstock (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash Tamar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | -30% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 335 | 61.7 | -17% |
| Torpoint | 418 | 69.6 | -7% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -39% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -49% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -22% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | -13% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +77% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Saltash Tamar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Alexandra Square | 20 |
| On or near Silver Street | 15 |
| On or near Berry Park | 14 |
| On or near Fore Street | 14 |
| On or near Hodge Close | 13 |
| On or near Glanville Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Grenfell Avenue | 11 |
Of the 374 crimes in Saltash Tamar with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Saltash Tamar has an estimated population of 5,865 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltash Tamar average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saltash Tamar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltash Tamar a safe place to live?
Saltash Tamar recorded 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,036th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Saltash Tamar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Saltash Tamar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash Tamar was down 12% on the year before: 438 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 496 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltash Tamar?
About 5,865 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltash Tamar?
Saltash Tamar 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.