Crime Rate in Budshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Budshead

The total recorded crimes in Budshead, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Budshead crime rate of 4.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Budshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Squirrel Close with total crimes: 11
  • Huntingdon Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Glade Close with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Budshead has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Budshead)CrimesRank (Budshead)CrimesRank (Budshead)
Stoke163 62,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront719 17,858 126 2
Devonport260 22,719 24 4
Drake117 81,348 84 3
Honicknowle179 31,554 6NA NA
Sutton and Mount Gould167 52,029 4NA NA
Efford and Lipson171 41,575 51 11
Plympton St Mary62 17610 173 5
St Budeaux102 121,467 72 6
Peverell72 15924 132 7
Compton126 71,223 11NA NA
Southway82 13820 142 8
Plympton Chaddlewood39 20349 201 10
Moor View110 111,298 101 13
Ham113 101,191 121 12
Plymstock Radford80 14784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland66 16667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone60 18486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle42 19461 19NA NA

Budshead 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
May 202519
April 202524
March 202518
February 202513
January 202516
December 20244
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202562
May 202558
April 202552
March 202551
February 202543
January 202562
December 202437
November 202450
October 202435
September 202436
August 202459

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202515
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Budshead in July 2025

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

1. Squirrel Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Huntingdon Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Glade Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
4. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Carbis Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ipswich Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Monmouth Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Charlton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
10. Selkirk Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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