Crime Rate in Devonport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devonport

The total recorded crimes in Devonport, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devonport crime rate of 3.30 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 Devonport, encompassing approximately 66,101 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (28.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
Devonport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clowance Street with total crimes: 18
  • Princes Street with total crimes: 18
  • Charles Darwin Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Devonport?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Devonport reported a higher crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 2,719 crimes compared to 1,543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Devonport witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Devonport had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 4 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Devonport witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Plymouth, Devonport has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Devonport Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Devonport has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Devonport crimes were 2,719. The crime rate of Devonport in 2024 was 41.13 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Devonport were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.06 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Budshead109 101,308 92 9
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

Devonport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (204 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202417
October 202417
September 202433
August 202432
July 202412
June 202442
May 202426
April 202418

A total of 1215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025104
February 202581
January 202588
December 202477
November 202477
October 2024104
September 2024101
August 202499
July 2024114
June 2024204
May 202490
April 202476

A total of 509 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202529
January 202528
December 202436
November 202439
October 202437
September 202450
August 202443
July 202436
June 2024100
May 202448
April 202432

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202420
August 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 202419
April 20248

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 202423
July 202412
June 202436
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 202425
July 202420
June 202416
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Devonport in March 2025

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

1. Clowance Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Princes Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Charles Darwin Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Marlborough Row (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Johnston Terrace Ope (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Curtis Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Raglan Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tamar Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Royal Navy Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1

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