Crime Rate in Drake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drake

The total recorded crimes in Drake, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drake crime rate of 1.63 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 Drake, encompassing approximately 71,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Drake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedford Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • North Road East with total crimes: 5
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 5

How safe is Drake?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Drake demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1348 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Drake witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Drake 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, Drake witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drake Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Drake has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Drake crimes were 1,348. The crime rate of Drake in 2024 was 18.74 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drake were around 4 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.06 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drake)CrimesRank (Drake)CrimesRank (Drake)
Stoke163 62,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront719 17,858 126 2
Devonport260 22,719 24 4
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
Budshead114 91,308 92 9
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

Drake 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 202514
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202542
May 202562
April 202547
March 202557
February 202565
January 202553
December 202470
November 202454
October 202442

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20259
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202523
April 202527
March 202525
February 202514
January 202519
December 202415
November 202424
October 202422

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20257
October 20242

High Crime Locations Drake in July 2025

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

1. Bedford Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. North Road East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Sherwell Arcade (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Headland Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. St Michael'S Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
8. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
9. North Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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