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 May 2025 are around 648 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter and the Waterfront crime rate of 6.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (258) incidents (21.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (-5.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
St Peter and the Waterfront Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 57
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 34
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the St Peter and the Waterfront has recorded 648 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)CrimesRank (St Peter and the Waterfront)
Stoke206 32,183 356 1
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
St Budeaux148 61,467 72 6
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 Peter and the Waterfront Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202534
March 202530
February 202525
January 202526
December 202430
November 202427
October 202446
September 202429
August 202433
July 202434

A total of 388 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202531
March 202527
February 202530
January 202527
December 202435
November 202426
October 202450
September 202447
August 202441
July 202436

A total of 122 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202532
March 202537
February 202529
January 202531
December 202429
November 202445
October 202439
September 202441
August 202464
July 202454

A total of 2651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 241.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025258
April 2025212
March 2025232
February 2025190
January 2025238
December 2024241
November 2024255
October 2024249
September 2024245
August 2024293
July 2024238

A total of 1410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 128.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025127
April 2025135
March 2025133
February 202599
January 2025116
December 2024127
November 2024117
October 2024131
September 2024129
August 2024140
July 2024156

A total of 484 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202543
February 202537
January 202539
December 202455
November 202439
October 202452
September 202437
August 202450
July 202465

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 202517
January 202512
December 202417
November 202421
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202413
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 582 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202416
July 202413

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410

High Crime Locations St Peter and the Waterfront in May 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)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs5
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Royal Parade (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Old Town Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
6. Union Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
7. Whitefriars Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. George Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

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