Crime Rate in Devonport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Devonport

The total recorded crimes in Devonport, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Devonport crime rate of 3.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
Devonport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keyes Close with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Charles Darwin Road with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Plymouth.

    • 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 areas in the Plymouth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Devonport has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devonport)CrimesRank (Devonport)CrimesRank (Devonport)
Stoke206 32,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront648 17,858 126 2
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
Budshead134 91,308 92 9
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

Devonport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202420
August 202417
July 202416

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 1010 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202587
March 2025104
February 202581
January 202588
December 202477
November 202477
October 2024104
September 2024101
August 202499
July 2024114

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202417
October 202417
September 202433
August 202432
July 202412

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202415
September 202411
August 202423
July 202412

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202527
March 202531
February 202529
January 202528
December 202436
November 202439
October 202437
September 202450
August 202443
July 202436

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202532
March 202518
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 202425
July 202420

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Devonport in May 2025

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

1. Keyes Close (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
3. Charles Darwin Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Clowance Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parkside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marlborough Row (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
7. Victoria Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Albert Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Curtis Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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