Total Crime Rate
114.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Bridges area has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Saltash Essa , and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Bridges (PL12 4PB) in the last 12 months was 114.1 per 1,000 residents and was 50.6% higher than the Saltash Essa average (75.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 60.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Bridges (PL12 4PB), the main crime hotspot is near Leanway. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Babis Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Babis Farm Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynher Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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