Crime Rate in Peverell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peverell

The total recorded crimes in Peverell, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peverell crime rate of 1.29 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 Peverell, encompassing approximately 47,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Peverell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Wilderness Road with total crimes: 5
  • Alma Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Peverell?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Peverell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 924 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Peverell recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Peverell had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 2 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Peverell witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peverell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Peverell has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Peverell crimes were 924. The crime rate of Peverell in 2024 was 19.61 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peverell were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 7 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
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
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

Peverell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 202420
October 202417
September 202422
August 202432
July 202439
June 202458
May 202434
April 202422

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 202420
July 202416
June 202436
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202410
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202414
July 20247
June 202436
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202412
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Peverell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Wilderness Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Alma Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
5. Hyde Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Forest Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Outland Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brancker Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rosslyn Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Durban Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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