Crime in Saltash: statistics, rates and trends
1,112 crimes were recorded in Saltash in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (448), anti-social behaviour (158) and criminal damage and arson (122) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 817th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltash | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,112 | 41,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,441 | 583,289 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltash peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,241 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (809). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,112 | 67.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,241 | 75.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 916 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 809 | 49.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,032 | 62.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,117 | 67.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,041 | 63.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,061 | 64.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (63% below) and drugs (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 34 and vehicle crime rose from 23 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 275 to 158 and criminal damage and arson fell from 144 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 448 | 27.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.8 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.2 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Saltash; the highest is Liskeard (114.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ivybridge (52.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | 468 | 62.4 | -8% |
| Plymouth | 29,787 | 108.9 | +61% |
| Tavistock | 779 | 57.3 | -15% |
| Looe | 476 | 84.2 | +24% |
| Liskeard | 1,337 | 114.2 | +69% |
| Ivybridge | 626 | 52.5 | -22% |
| Launceston | 841 | 102.1 | +51% |
| Kingsbridge | 474 | 73.3 | +8% |
Of the 3 areas within Saltash, Saltash Tamar had the highest crime rate (74.7 per 1,000) and Saltash Essa the lowest (52.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Tamar | Neighbourhood | 5,865 | 438 | 74.7 |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | Neighbourhood | 5,431 | 335 | 61.7 |
| Saltash Essa | Neighbourhood | 7,708 | 405 | 52.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Saltash 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 Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Gilston Road | 24 |
| On or near Plougastel Drive | 21 |
| On or near Alexandra Square | 20 |
| On or near Saltash Service Area | 20 |
| On or near Hawthorns | 18 |
Of the 954 crimes in Saltash with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 440 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 273 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Saltash has an estimated population of 16,441 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltash average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saltash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltash a safe place to live?
Saltash recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 817th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saltash?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 448 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Saltash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash was down 10% on the year before: 1,112 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,241 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltash?
About 16,441 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltash?
Saltash 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.