Crime Rate in Plympton Chaddlewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plympton Chaddlewood

The total recorded crimes in Plympton Chaddlewood, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plympton Chaddlewood crime rate of 2.03 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 Plympton Chaddlewood, encompassing approximately 19,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Plympton Chaddlewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Close with total crimes: 3
  • Moulton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Okehampton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Plympton Chaddlewood?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Plympton Chaddlewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 349 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plympton Chaddlewood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Plympton Chaddlewood 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, Plympton Chaddlewood recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plympton Chaddlewood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plympton Chaddlewood has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Plympton Chaddlewood crimes were 349. The crime rate of Plympton Chaddlewood in 2024 was 18.14 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plympton Chaddlewood were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)
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
Peverell72 15924 132 7
Compton126 71,223 11NA NA
Southway82 13820 142 8
Budshead114 91,308 92 9
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

Plympton Chaddlewood 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 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202519
April 202523
March 202516
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
October 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Plympton Chaddlewood in July 2025

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

1. Hillcrest Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Moulton Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Okehampton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Walnut Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spindle Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenwood Park Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Elder Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sparke Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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