Crime Rate in Southway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southway

The total recorded crimes in Southway, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southway crime rate of 3.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Southway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendeen Close with total crimes: 10
  • Fleetwood Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Southway has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southway)CrimesRank (Southway)CrimesRank (Southway)
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
Budshead114 91,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood39 20349 201 10
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

Southway 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
August 20243

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202541
May 202535
April 202524
March 202530
February 202534
January 202532
December 202431
November 202428
October 202440
September 202436
August 202445

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202512
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 202416
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Southway in July 2025

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

1. Pendeen Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Fleetwood Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. Cunningham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Treago Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Lundy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dennis Camp Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ingra Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Staple Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Tresco Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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