Crime Rate in St Budeaux: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Budeaux

The total recorded crimes in St Budeaux, Plymouth, UK in May 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Budeaux crime rate of 4.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (43.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
St Budeaux Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 13
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 10
  • Tresluggan Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the St Budeaux has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Budeaux)CrimesRank (St Budeaux)CrimesRank (St Budeaux)
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
Honicknowle142 81,554 6NA NA
Peverell96 12924 132 7
Southway58 16820 142 8
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

St Budeaux Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202544
March 202541
February 202547
January 202555
December 202459
November 202438
October 202457
September 202451
August 202463
July 202455
June 2024114
May 202458

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202522
February 202528
January 202510
December 20249
November 202416
October 202426
September 202416
August 202423
July 202425
June 202452
May 202428

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
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 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Evelyn Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Tresluggan Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Lynher Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Kit Hill Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gray Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Verna Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Roman Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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