Crime Rate in Plympton St Mary: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plympton St Mary

The total recorded crimes in Plympton St Mary, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plympton St Mary crime rate of 2.11 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 St Mary, encompassing approximately 23,172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Plympton St Mary Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Stannary Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Plympton St Mary?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Plympton St Mary demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 610 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plympton St Mary recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plympton St Mary had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 3 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Plympton St Mary witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plympton St Mary Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plympton St Mary has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Plympton St Mary crimes were 610. The crime rate of Plympton St Mary in 2024 was 26.32 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plympton St Mary were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 5 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
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
Peverell61 17924 132 7
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

Plympton St Mary Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202416
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202418
July 202425
June 202444
May 202426
April 202423

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 202416
July 202411
June 202424
May 20245
April 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Plympton St Mary in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stannary Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Trelawny Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dingle Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. B3416 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lucas Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Boringdon Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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