Crime Rate in Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Stoke, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke crime rate of 2.73 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 Stoke, encompassing approximately 59,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-37.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Stoke?

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

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Stoke reported a higher crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 2,183 crimes compared to 1,543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Stoke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Plymouth average, with 56 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stoke has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke crimes were 2,183. The crime rate of Stoke in 2024 was 36.53 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke were around 56 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.18 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke)CrimesRank (Stoke)CrimesRank (Stoke)
St Peter and the Waterfront719 17,858 126 2
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

Stoke 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 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202593
May 202568
April 202559
March 202566
February 202552
January 202579
December 202466
November 202468
October 202460
September 202469
August 202484

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202519
May 202532
April 202526
March 202516
February 202523
January 202518
December 202423
November 202418
October 202420
September 202434
August 202442

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202515
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 20243
October 202416
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202525
May 202532
April 202521
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202415
November 20245
October 202419
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 202512
April 202513
March 202518
February 20259
January 202518
December 202454
November 202416
October 202424
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202514
April 202517
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

High Crime Locations Stoke in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Other theft5
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Earls Acre (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Keppel Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
6. Corea Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fremantle Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Henderson Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Milehouse Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Belmont Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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