Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, Merthyr Tydfil, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Plymouth, encompassing approximately 9,049 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenfield Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Glantaff Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newton Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Plymouth?

To understand the safety of Plymouth, we need to analyze Plymouth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merthyr Tydfil:

    • In 2024, Plymouth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 514 crimes compared to 668.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Plymouth had fewer crimes than the Merthyr Tydfil average, with 493 crimes compared to 650. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Merthyr Tydfil.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merthyr Tydfil, Plymouth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Plymouth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Plymouth has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Merthyr Tydfil, UK

In 2024, the total Plymouth crimes were 514. The crime rate of Plymouth in 2024 was 56.80 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plymouth were around 493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.48 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Merthyr Tydfil.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Town92 11,558 11,383 1
Gurnos63 4896 2943 2
Cyfarthfa85 2889 3916 3
Dowlais and Pant67 3797 4776 5
Park35 8789 5836 4
Penydarren51 5479 7470 8
Treharris27 10424 8501 6
Vaynor36 7313 10271 11
Bedlinog and Trelewis18 11311 11280 9
Merthyr Vale34 9380 9278 10

Plymouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202520
February 202528
January 202521
December 202416
November 202414
October 202414
September 202419
August 202412
July 202418
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
November 20247
October 20245
August 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 202512
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Plymouth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plymouth postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenfield Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Glantaff Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
3. Newton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Enoch Morrell Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Duffryn Fawr (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenfield Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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