Crime Rate in Drake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drake

The total recorded crimes in Drake, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drake crime rate of 2.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (31.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Drake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Drake has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drake)CrimesRank (Drake)CrimesRank (Drake)
Stoke206 32,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront648 17,858 126 2
Devonport224 22,719 24 4
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

Drake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202547
March 202557
February 202565
January 202553
December 202470
November 202454
October 202442
September 202438
August 202435
July 202460
June 202496
May 202451

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202525
February 202514
January 202519
December 202415
November 202424
October 202422
September 202422
August 202411
July 202419
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20257
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Drake in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sherwell Arcade (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Nelson Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Headland Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Bedford Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. North Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Regent Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cobourg Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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