Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hardings Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Saltash Essa , and the 875th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hardings Close (PL12 6UP) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% lower than the Saltash Essa average (79.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hardings Close (PL12 6UP), the main crime hotspot is near Dartmoor View. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Saltash Essa| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Apple Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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