Crime Rate in Budshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budshead

The total recorded crimes in Budshead, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budshead crime rate of 4.41 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 Budshead, encompassing approximately 24,699 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (18.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Budshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glade Close with total crimes: 12
  • Kendal Place with total crimes: 5
  • Charlton Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Budshead?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Budshead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1308 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Budshead witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Budshead had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 2 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Budshead witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Budshead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Budshead has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Budshead crimes were 1,308. The crime rate of Budshead in 2024 was 52.96 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Budshead were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.08 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Stoke145 42,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront613 17,858 126 2
Devonport218 22,719 24 4
Drake132 61,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould205 32,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
Peverell61 17924 132 7
Southway70 14820 142 8
Moor View113 81,298 101 13
Plympton Chaddlewood27 19349 201 10
Compton95 111,223 11NA NA
Ham83 131,191 121 12
Plymstock Radford86 12784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland63 15667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone62 16486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle25 20461 19NA NA

Budshead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202543
January 202562
December 202437
November 202450
October 202435
September 202436
August 202459
July 202437
June 2024104
May 202466
April 202456

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 20244
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 202414
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202417
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Budshead in March 2025

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

1. Glade Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Kendal Place (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Charlton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Warwick Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ipswich Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newcastle Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Beatty Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Elgin Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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