Crime Rate in Peverell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peverell

The total recorded crimes in Peverell, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peverell crime rate of 1.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Peverell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bowers Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Plymouth.

    • 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 areas in the Plymouth.

  • 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 July 2025 the Peverell has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peverell)CrimesRank (Peverell)CrimesRank (Peverell)
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
Efford and Lipson171 41,575 51 11
Plympton St Mary62 17610 173 5
St Budeaux102 121,467 72 6
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

Peverell 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202532
April 202524
March 202527
February 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 202420
October 202417
September 202422
August 202432

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202412
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202410
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Peverell in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bowers Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oakcroft Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Trelorrin Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wilderness Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hillsdunne Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ganna Park Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tor Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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