Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltash has less crime — 19 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Bude recorded notably higher crime than Saltash in February 2026 — 44 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Saltash has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltash recorded fewer crimes than Bude — 19 vs 44 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Saltash is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Saltash had more Other theft. Overall, Saltash recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 44).