Crime Rate in Peverell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peverell

The total recorded crimes in Peverell, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peverell 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 Peverell, encompassing approximately 47,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Peverell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Mutley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Alma Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Peverell has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peverell)CrimesRank (Peverell)CrimesRank (Peverell)
Stoke206 32,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront648 17,858 126 2
Devonport224 22,719 24 4
Drake147 71,348 84 3
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
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

Peverell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202527
February 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 202420
October 202417
September 202422
August 202432
July 202439
June 202458
May 202434

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 202420
July 202416
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Peverell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mutley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Alma Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Forest Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trelorrin Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Torland Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
8. Oates Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Meredith Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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