Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 2,745 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 10.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1117) incidents (15.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (527) incidents (6.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (223) incidents (-2.62% decrease)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 56
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 23

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 (648 crimes), and the safest, Plympton St Mary (35 crimes), is 613 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Plymouth.

Similarly, the area of City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour (498 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe (16 crimes), with a difference of 482 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Plymouth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Peter and the Waterfront648
Devonport224
Stoke206
Sutton and Mount Gould168
Efford and Lipson153

Safest Wards:

Southway58
Plympton Chaddlewood42
Plymstock Dunstone40
Plympton Erle39
Plympton St Mary35

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre, Barbican & Sutton Harbour498
Stonehouse153
Devonport, Mount Wise & Morice Town145
Cattedown & Prince Rock136
St Budeaux126

Safest Areas:

Glenholt & Widewell30
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland28
Plympton Chaddlewood25
Plympton St Mary25
Plymstock Goosewell & Staddiscombe16

Plymouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 513 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1034 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202416
October 202413
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202430

A total of 960 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202559
March 202582
February 202580
January 202579
December 202481
November 202473
October 202475
September 202474
August 202474
July 202481
June 2024142

A total of 721 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202546
March 202569
February 202547
January 202555
December 202447
November 202470
October 202450
September 202453
August 202452
July 202463
June 2024110

A total of 469 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202531
March 202521
February 202524
January 202539
December 202431
November 202427
October 202430
September 202444
August 202453
July 202442
June 202484

A total of 13399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1116.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251117
April 2025965
March 20251021
February 2025921
January 20251009
December 2024975
November 20241019
October 20241008
September 2024998
August 20241108
July 20241106
June 20242152

A total of 272 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202519
February 202514
January 202514
December 202423
November 202414
October 202425
September 202421
August 202428
July 202423
June 202446

A total of 2993 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 249.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025213
March 2025237
February 2025200
January 2025177
December 2024292
November 2024235
October 2024241
September 2024233
August 2024241
July 2024287
June 2024460

A total of 1409 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 202590
March 2025121
February 2025110
January 2025128
December 2024122
November 2024100
October 2024125
September 202489
August 202482
July 2024106
June 2024218

A total of 1944 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025136
March 2025158
February 2025128
January 2025132
December 2024116
November 2024139
October 2024137
September 2024174
August 2024201
July 2024174
June 2024288

A total of 620 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202535
March 202531
February 202548
January 202539
December 202434
November 202449
October 202446
September 202458
August 202462
July 202452
June 2024116

A total of 168 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20258
December 202418
November 202421
October 202415
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202434

A total of 2364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025223
April 2025229
March 2025178
February 2025141
January 2025147
December 2024171
November 2024210
October 2024217
September 2024166
August 2024174
July 2024164
June 2024344

A total of 1979 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025144
March 2025114
February 2025147
January 2025125
December 2024135
November 2024131
October 2024159
September 2024156
August 2024188
July 2024150
June 2024360

A total of 5979 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 498.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1034 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025527
April 2025497
March 2025467
February 2025373
January 2025388
December 2024366
November 2024404
October 2024448
September 2024457
August 2024505
July 2024513
June 20241034

High Crime Locations Plymouth in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total56
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting5
Drugs5
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
2. Royal Parade (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Drugs4
Burglary3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Old Town Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft5
5. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Drugs2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Other theft2

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