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 March 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Efford and Lipson crime rate of 2.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
Efford and Lipson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Edgar Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Fox Field Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Efford and Lipson has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Stoke145 42,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront613 17,858 126 2
Devonport218 22,719 24 4
Drake132 61,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould205 32,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
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

Efford and Lipson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202523
January 202510
December 20247
November 202422
October 202422
September 202418
August 202427
July 202419
June 202456
May 202439
April 202421

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202511
January 20255
December 202413
November 202424
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 202421
June 202426
May 202411
April 202416

A total of 625 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202546
January 202544
December 202446
November 202465
October 202430
September 202437
August 202445
July 202449
June 202492
May 202464
April 202461

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202426
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 202414
April 202425

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202514
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202516
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202424
October 202419
September 202412
August 20244
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Efford and Lipson in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Edgar Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Fox Field Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Arun Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Lipstone Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Ward Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Creedy Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
8. Queen'S Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Finch Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Queen'S Gate Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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