Crime Rate in St Peter and the Waterfront: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter and the Waterfront

The total recorded crimes in St Peter and the Waterfront, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 719 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter and the Waterfront crime rate of 7.34 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 Peter and the Waterfront, encompassing approximately 97,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (262) incidents (8.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (10.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
St Peter and the Waterfront Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 22

How safe is St Peter and the Waterfront?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, St Peter and the Waterfront reported a higher crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 7,858 crimes compared to 1,543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter and the Waterfront witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, St Peter and the Waterfront experienced a greater number of crimes than the Plymouth average, with 26 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peter and the Waterfront witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Plymouth, St Peter and the Waterfront has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Peter and the Waterfront Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Peter and the Waterfront has recorded 719 crimes with crime rate of 7.34 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter and the Waterfront crimes were 7,858. The crime rate of St Peter and the Waterfront in 2024 was 80.19 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter and the Waterfront were around 26 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.27 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)
Stoke163 62,183 356 1
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
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 Peter and the Waterfront 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 262 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 153 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (242 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (258 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (212 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (232 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (133 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 190 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 241 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (117 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (249 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (131 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (245 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (293 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (140 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1546 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025139
May 2025127
April 2025135
March 2025133
February 202599
January 2025116
December 2024127
November 2024117
October 2024131
September 2024129
August 2024140

A total of 483 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202549
May 202539
April 202532
March 202537
February 202529
January 202531
December 202429
November 202445
October 202439
September 202441
August 202464

A total of 2917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 243.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025262
June 2025242
May 2025258
April 2025212
March 2025232
February 2025190
January 2025238
December 2024241
November 2024255
October 2024249
September 2024245
August 2024293

A total of 494 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202534
May 202527
April 202540
March 202543
February 202537
January 202539
December 202455
November 202439
October 202452
September 202437
August 202450

A total of 385 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202533
May 202549
April 202534
March 202530
February 202525
January 202526
December 202430
November 202427
October 202446
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20245
September 202411
August 202429

A total of 115 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 20258
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202546
May 202538
April 202531
March 202527
February 202530
January 202527
December 202435
November 202426
October 202450
September 202447
August 202441

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202512
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202413
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 677 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202580
May 202551
April 202558
March 202550
February 202545
January 202545
December 202463
November 202456
October 202462
September 202447
August 202442

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 202517
January 202512
December 202417
November 202421
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202416

High Crime Locations St Peter and the Waterfront in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Royal Parade (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Old Town Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Hoe Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Union Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Millbay Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

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