Crime Rate in Plympton Chaddlewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plympton Chaddlewood

The total recorded crimes in Plympton Chaddlewood, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plympton Chaddlewood crime rate of 2.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Plympton Chaddlewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Edwards Drive with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Plympton Chaddlewood has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)CrimesRank (Plympton Chaddlewood)
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
Peverell96 12924 132 7
Southway58 16820 142 8
Budshead134 91,308 92 9
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

Plympton Chaddlewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202516
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202421
August 202418
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Plympton Chaddlewood in May 2025

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

1. Hillcrest Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Edwards Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Summerlands Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Latimer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eight Acre Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Westfield (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waggon Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Steer Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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