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 March 2025 are around 613 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter and the Waterfront crime rate of 6.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (232) incidents (22.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (34.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)
St Peter and the Waterfront Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Peter and the Waterfront has recorded 613 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Stoke145 42,183 356 1
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
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
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 Peter and the Waterfront Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (478 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (286 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (260 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (163 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (230 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (128 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1725 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025133
February 202599
January 2025116
December 2024127
November 2024117
October 2024131
September 2024129
August 2024140
July 2024156
June 2024286
May 2024163
April 2024128

A total of 412 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202525
January 202526
December 202430
November 202427
October 202446
September 202429
August 202433
July 202434
June 202470
May 202431
April 202431

A total of 3149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 478 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025232
February 2025190
January 2025238
December 2024241
November 2024255
October 2024249
September 2024245
August 2024293
July 2024238
June 2024478
May 2024260
April 2024230

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 202414
November 202413
October 202416
September 202416
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202512
December 202417
November 202421
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202428
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 491 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202530
January 202527
December 202435
November 202426
October 202450
September 202447
August 202441
July 202436
June 202484
May 202448
April 202440

A total of 120 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 592 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202537
January 202539
December 202455
November 202439
October 202452
September 202437
August 202450
July 202465
June 202482
May 202442
April 202451

A total of 542 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202529
January 202531
December 202429
November 202445
October 202439
September 202441
August 202464
July 202454
June 202478
May 202447
April 202448

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 686 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202545
January 202545
December 202463
November 202456
October 202462
September 202447
August 202442
July 202463
June 2024124
May 202439
April 202450

A total of 149 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 20245
September 202411
August 202429
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410
April 202416

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202416
July 202413
June 202414
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

High Crime Locations St Peter and the Waterfront in March 2025

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

1. Royal Parade (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
6. Old Town Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
7. Whitefriars Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Union Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Notte Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1

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