Crime in Saltash: statistics, rates and trends
1,124 crimes were recorded in Saltash in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Saltash at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltash
- Types of crime in Saltash
- Saltash compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Saltash
- Streets with the most crime in Saltash
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltash
- Population and deprivation in Saltash
- Questions about crime in Saltash
- About this data
1,124 crimes were recorded in Saltash in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Saltash has the 818th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saltash | Cornwall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,124 | 41,624 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,441 | 583,289 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saltash was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,233 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (816). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 1,124 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,233 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 862 | 52.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 816 | 49.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,067 | 64.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,120 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,026 | 62.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,057 | 64.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saltash 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 other crime (+31%) and shoplifting (+27%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 27.6 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 9.7 | 0.63 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 6.6 | 0.79 | +27% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +6% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +10% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +17% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -27% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -11% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saltash
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saltash recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saltash
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saltash recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saltash
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saltash recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saltash
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saltash recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saltash
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saltash recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saltash
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saltash recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saltash
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saltash recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saltash
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saltash recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saltash
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saltash recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saltash
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saltash recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saltash
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saltash recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saltash
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saltash recorded 8 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saltash
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saltash recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saltash
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saltash recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Saltash, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saltash.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpoint | 446 | 59.5 | -13% |
| Plymouth | 29,665 | 108.5 | +59% |
| Tavistock | 779 | 57.3 | -16% |
| Looe | 455 | 80.5 | +18% |
| Liskeard | 1,321 | 112.9 | +65% |
| Ivybridge | 629 | 52.8 | -23% |
| Launceston | 851 | 103.4 | +51% |
| Kingsbridge | 517 | 80.0 | +17% |
3 areas within Saltash, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Saltash Tamar had the highest rate (74.9 per 1,000) and Saltash Essa the lowest (51.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Tamar | Neighbourhood | 5,865 | 439 | 74.9 |
| Saltash Trematon & Landrake | Neighbourhood | 5,431 | 351 | 64.6 |
| Saltash Essa | Neighbourhood | 7,708 | 394 | 51.1 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mortain Road | 98 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Gilston Road | 28 |
| On or near Saltash Service Area | 23 |
| On or near Alexandra Square | 22 |
| On or near Plougastel Drive | 21 |
| On or near Dirty Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saltash 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 | 452 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Saltash has an estimated population of 16,441. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saltash sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saltash |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Saltash a safe place to live?
Saltash recorded 68.4 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Saltash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltash was down 9% on the year before: 1,124 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,233 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saltash?
Saltash 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.