Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL12 · Cornwall
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Saltash recorded notably higher crime than Looe in February 2026 — 19 vs 9 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Public order (1), 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, Looe recorded fewer crimes than Saltash — 9 vs 19 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Public order while Saltash had more Other theft. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 19).