Crime Rate in St Budeaux: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Budeaux

The total recorded crimes in St Budeaux, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Budeaux crime rate of 2.77 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 St Budeaux, encompassing approximately 36,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
St Budeaux Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 6
  • Gray Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Chard Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Budeaux?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, St Budeaux demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1467 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Budeaux witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

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

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Budeaux Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Budeaux has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total St Budeaux crimes were 1,467. The crime rate of St Budeaux in 2024 was 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Budeaux were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.05 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Budeaux)CrimesRank (St Budeaux)CrimesRank (St Budeaux)
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
Peverell72 15924 132 7
Compton126 71,223 11NA NA
Southway82 13820 142 8
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

St Budeaux 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 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 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202514
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202562
May 202563
April 202544
March 202541
February 202547
January 202555
December 202459
November 202438
October 202457
September 202451
August 202463

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202532
April 202530
March 202522
February 202528
January 202510
December 20249
November 202416
October 202426
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202514
April 202511
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202418
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

High Crime Locations St Budeaux in July 2025

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

1. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Gray Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Chard Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Lynher Street (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Budeaux Victoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Kit Hill Crescent (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Savage Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Evelyn Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Warburton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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