Crime Rate in St Budeaux: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Budeaux

The total recorded crimes in St Budeaux, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Budeaux crime rate of 2.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
St Budeaux Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelly Close with total crimes: 8
  • Warburton Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Budeaux has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 9th 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.

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
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
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

St Budeaux Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202547
January 202555
December 202459
November 202438
October 202457
September 202451
August 202463
July 202455
June 2024114
May 202458
April 202450

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202528
January 202510
December 20249
November 202416
October 202426
September 202416
August 202423
July 202425
June 202452
May 202428
April 202412

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 4 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
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Budeaux in March 2025

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

1. Kelly Close (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Warburton Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Budeaux Victoria Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Rennie Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Little Ash Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Stephenson Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trevithick Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Verna Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kathleaven Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Evelyn Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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