Crime Rate in Efford and Lipson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Efford and Lipson

The total recorded crimes in Efford and Lipson, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Efford and Lipson crime rate of 4.06 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 Efford and Lipson, encompassing approximately 42,155 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Efford and Lipson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandle Place with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Efford and Lipson?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Efford and Lipson reported a higher crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1,575 crimes compared to 1,543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Efford and Lipson witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Efford and Lipson had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 1 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Efford and Lipson recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Efford and Lipson Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Efford and Lipson has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Efford and Lipson crimes were 1,575. The crime rate of Efford and Lipson in 2024 was 37.36 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Efford and Lipson were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Efford and Lipson)CrimesRank (Efford and Lipson)CrimesRank (Efford and Lipson)
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
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

Efford and Lipson 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20259
April 202514
March 202522
February 202511
January 20255
December 202413
November 202424
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202552
May 202566
April 202545
March 202546
February 202546
January 202544
December 202446
November 202465
October 202430
September 202437
August 202445

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202517
May 202522
April 202521
March 202513
February 202523
January 202510
December 20247
November 202422
October 202422
September 202418
August 202427

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202514
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 202516
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
August 20245

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202521
April 202528
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202424
October 202419
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Efford and Lipson in July 2025

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

1. Wandle Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Channel Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edgar Terrace (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kirton Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Medway Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Fox Field Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Arun Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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