Crime Rate in Budshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budshead

The total recorded crimes in Budshead, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budshead crime rate of 5.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Budshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunter Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Glade Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Plymouth.

    • 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 areas in the Plymouth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Budshead has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Budshead)CrimesRank (Budshead)CrimesRank (Budshead)
Stoke206 32,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront648 17,858 126 2
Devonport224 22,719 24 4
Drake147 71,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould168 42,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary35 20610 173 5
Efford and Lipson153 51,575 51 11
St Budeaux148 61,467 72 6
Honicknowle142 81,554 6NA NA
Peverell96 12924 132 7
Southway58 16820 142 8
Plympton Chaddlewood42 17349 201 10
Moor View105 111,298 101 13
Ham113 101,191 121 12
Compton84 141,223 11NA NA
Eggbuckland88 13667 16NA NA
Plymstock Radford75 15784 15NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone40 18486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle39 19461 19NA NA

Budshead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 20244
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202426

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 202417
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 690 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202552
March 202551
February 202543
January 202562
December 202437
November 202450
October 202435
September 202436
August 202459
July 202437
June 2024104
May 202466

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 202414
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hunter Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Glade Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Carlisle Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
5. Charlton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
7. St Chad Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Monmouth Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Squirrel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Kendal Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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