Crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Saltash Trematon & Landrake in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- Types of crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- Saltash Trematon & Landrake compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- Demographics of Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- Questions about crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), shoplifting (76) and anti-social behaviour (54) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltash Trematon & Landrake | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,431 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake peaked in the year to August 2025 (451 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (234). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 451 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 234 | 43.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 239 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 47.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 262 | 48.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 276 | 50.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 282 | 51.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Saltash Trematon & Landrake recorded notably more shoplifting (66% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 98 to 54 and other theft fell from 38 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 20.3 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 14.0 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saltash Trematon & Landrake; the highest is Liskeard Central (132.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Calstock (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash Trematon & Landrake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Tamar | 438 | 74.7 | +21% |
| Saltash Essa | 405 | 52.5 | -15% |
| Rame Peninsula & St Germans | 346 | 45.8 | -26% |
| Torpoint | 418 | 69.6 | +13% |
| Callington & St Dominic | 462 | 58.3 | -5% |
| Calstock | 264 | 38.1 | -38% |
| Looe East & Deviock | 509 | 65.0 | +5% |
| Liskeard Central | 1,134 | 132.6 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Saltash Trematon & Landrake over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mortain Road” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mortain Road | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Gilston Road | 24 |
| On or near Saltash Service Area | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Dirty Lane | 14 |
| On or near Badgers Walk | 8 |
| On or near Pencavo Hill | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 6 |
Of the 281 crimes in Saltash Trematon & Landrake with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Saltash Trematon & Landrake has an estimated population of 5,431 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltash Trematon & Landrake average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Saltash Trematon & Landrake | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltash Trematon & Landrake a safe place to live?
Saltash Trematon & Landrake recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (76).
Is crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash Trematon & Landrake was down 26% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 451 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltash Trematon & Landrake?
About 5,431 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltash Trematon & Landrake?
Saltash Trematon & Landrake 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.