Crime Rate in Southway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southway

The total recorded crimes in Southway, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southway crime rate of 2.63 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 Southway, encompassing approximately 22,070 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
Southway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inchkeith Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fleetwood Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Godding Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southway?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Southway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 820 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southway recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Southway 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, Southway witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southway has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Southway crimes were 820. The crime rate of Southway in 2024 was 37.15 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southway were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.09 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southway)CrimesRank (Southway)CrimesRank (Southway)
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
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

Southway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 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 Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202524
March 202530
February 202534
January 202532
December 202431
November 202428
October 202440
September 202436
August 202445
July 202453
June 202464
May 202440

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 202416
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 20248
July 202422
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Southway in May 2025

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

1. Inchkeith Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fleetwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Godding Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hendwell Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Arley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Haxter Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clittaford View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Rockfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tylney Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rolston Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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