Leigham & Mainstone vs Saltash Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Leigham & Mainstone Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Saltash Town Devon & Cornwall Police

      Leigham & Mainstone vs Saltash Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leigham & Mainstone
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,032 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Saltash Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,093 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leigham & Mainstone
      B Saltash Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,032
      1,093
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,168
      1,133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.9%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leigham & Mainstone
      B Saltash Town
      Violent Crime
      427 ↑18%
      428 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓31%
      188 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓5%
      60 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓42%
      25 ↑32%
      Burglary
      9 ↓40%
      25 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓35%
      108 ↓22%
      Drugs
      31 ↓45%
      20 ↓17%
      Public Order
      62 ↓10%
      71 ↑6%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓13%
      112 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      16 ↑129%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓43%
      27 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Leigham & Mainstone is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leigham & Mainstone safer than Saltash Town?

      Leigham & Mainstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,032 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltash Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,093 crimes. Leigham & Mainstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leigham & Mainstone vs Saltash Town?

      Leigham & Mainstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saltash Town shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town?

      In Leigham & Mainstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In Saltash Town, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town?

      Leigham & Mainstone recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltash Town recorded 188. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Leigham & Mainstone vs Saltash Town?

      Violent crime in Leigham & Mainstone totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Saltash Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leigham & Mainstone recorded 1,168 crimes (now 1,032, a change of -11.6%). Saltash Town recorded 1,133 crimes previously (now 1,093, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Leigham & Mainstone has a resolution rate of 12.9% and Saltash Town has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town?

      Leigham & Mainstone falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Saltash Town is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Leigham & Mainstone or Saltash Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leigham & Mainstone and Saltash Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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