Crime in Saltash Tamar: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Saltash Tamar in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Saltash Tamar
- Questions about crime in Saltash Tamar
- About this data
439 crimes were recorded in Saltash Tamar in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saltash Tamar has the 2,030th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saltash Tamar | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 439 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,865 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saltash Tamar was highest in the year to July 2025 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (343). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 439 | 74.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 495 | 84.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 381 | 65.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 343 | 58.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 473 | 80.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 430 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 447 | 76.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 468 | 79.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saltash Tamar 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 29.7 | 0.87 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 11.8 | 0.77 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 11.4 | 1.68 | +5% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +17% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.0 | 0.63 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.7 | 1.76 | +233% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saltash Tamar
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saltash Tamar recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saltash Tamar
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saltash Tamar recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saltash Tamar
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saltash Tamar recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saltash Tamar
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saltash Tamar recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saltash Tamar
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saltash Tamar recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saltash Tamar
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saltash Tamar recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saltash Tamar
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saltash Tamar recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saltash Tamar
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saltash Tamar recorded 11 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saltash Tamar
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saltash Tamar recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saltash Tamar
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saltash Tamar recorded 8 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saltash Tamar
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saltash Tamar recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saltash Tamar
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saltash Tamar recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saltash Tamar
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saltash Tamar recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saltash Tamar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saltash Tamar.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash Tamar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Essa | 394 | 51.1 | -32% |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | 351 | 64.6 | -14% |
| Torpoint | 399 | 66.4 | -11% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 333 | 44.1 | -41% |
| Calstock | 275 | 39.7 | -47% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 464 | 58.6 | -22% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 507 | 64.8 | -13% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,118 | 130.7 | +75% |
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 Tamar over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Alexandra Square | 22 |
| On or near Silver Street | 17 |
| On or near Fore Street | 14 |
| On or near Hodge Close | 13 |
| On or near A38 | 12 |
| On or near Berry Park | 12 |
| On or near Glanville Terrace | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saltash Tamar 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 | 183 | 41.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
Saltash Tamar has an estimated population of 5,865. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saltash Tamar sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saltash Tamar |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Saltash Tamar a safe place to live?
Saltash Tamar recorded 74.9 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 Tamar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Saltash Tamar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash Tamar was down 11% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saltash Tamar?
Saltash Tamar 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 Tamar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.