Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 2,844 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 10.74 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 264,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1207) incidents (7.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (539) incidents (26.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (201) incidents (-6.07% decrease)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

Plymouth Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

Plymouth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Peter and the Waterfront (719 crimes), and the safest, Plympton Chaddlewood (39 crimes), is 680 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Plymouth.

Similarly, the area of City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour (487 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Plympton Chaddlewood (28 crimes), with a difference of 459 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Plymouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peter and the Waterfront719
Devonport260
Honicknowle179
Efford and Lipson171
Sutton and Mount Gould167

Safest Wards:

Eggbuckland66
Plympton St Mary62
Plymstock Dunstone60
Plympton Erle42
Plympton Chaddlewood39

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour487
Stonehouse195
Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town190
Cattedown & Prince Rock129
Victoria Park117

Safest Areas:

Plympton St Maurice36
Glenholt & Widewell30
Peverell30
Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe28
Plympton Chaddlewood28

Plymouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1207 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 539 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (426 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1117 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (527 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (965 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (497 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1021 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (467 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 921 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 373 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1009 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (388 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 975 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 366 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1019 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (404 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1008 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (448 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (998 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (457 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1108 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (505 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 854 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202552
May 202560
April 202559
March 202582
February 202580
January 202579
December 202481
November 202473
October 202475
September 202474
August 202474

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202522
April 202523
March 202519
February 202514
January 202514
December 202423
November 202414
October 202425
September 202421
August 202428

A total of 5397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 449.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 539 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025539
June 2025426
May 2025527
April 2025497
March 2025467
February 2025373
January 2025388
December 2024366
November 2024404
October 2024448
September 2024457
August 2024505

A total of 2271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025201
June 2025214
May 2025223
April 2025229
March 2025178
February 2025141
January 2025147
December 2024171
November 2024210
October 2024217
September 2024166
August 2024174

A total of 562 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202550
May 202550
April 202535
March 202531
February 202548
January 202539
December 202434
November 202449
October 202446
September 202458
August 202462

A total of 2634 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025188
May 2025177
April 2025213
March 2025237
February 2025200
January 2025177
December 2024292
November 2024235
October 2024241
September 2024233
August 2024241

A total of 419 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202540
May 202543
April 202531
March 202521
February 202524
January 202539
December 202431
November 202427
October 202430
September 202444
August 202453

A total of 12472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1039.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1207 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251207
June 20251124
May 20251117
April 2025965
March 20251021
February 2025921
January 20251009
December 2024975
November 20241019
October 20241008
September 2024998
August 20241108

A total of 1282 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 2025113
May 2025118
April 202590
March 2025121
February 2025110
January 2025128
December 2024122
November 2024100
October 2024125
September 202489
August 202482

A total of 1820 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025173
June 2025165
May 2025161
April 2025136
March 2025158
February 2025128
January 2025132
December 2024116
November 2024139
October 2024137
September 2024174
August 2024201

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202416
October 202413
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 166 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 202418
November 202421
October 202415
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 1821 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025193
June 2025159
May 2025170
April 2025144
March 2025114
February 2025147
January 2025125
December 2024135
November 2024131
October 2024159
September 2024156
August 2024188

A total of 631 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202543
May 202559
April 202546
March 202569
February 202547
January 202555
December 202447
November 202470
October 202450
September 202453
August 202452

High Crime Locations Plymouth in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft2
Drugs2
4. Old Town Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Public order2
6. Royal Parade (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1

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