Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 1.33 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 Plymouth, encompassing approximately 9,049 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Culver Close with total crimes: 1
  • Handel Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Plymouth?

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

  • Relative to Vale of Glamorgan:

    • In 2024, Plymouth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 207 crimes compared to 667.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Plymouth had fewer crimes than the Vale of Glamorgan average, with 194 crimes compared to 591. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of Glamorgan, Plymouth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Plymouth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Plymouth has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 4.86 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK

In 2024, the total Plymouth crimes were 207. The crime rate of Plymouth in 2024 was 56.80 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plymouth were around 194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.48 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)CrimesRank (Vale of Glamorgan)
Buttrills247 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown119 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc104 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys38 10731 5644 5
Baruc75 5729 6585 8
Peterston-super-Ely42 9711 7615 6
Court58 6581 11549 10
Illtyd57 7639 10605 7
Llantwit Major53 8696 8563 9
St Augustine's32 12659 9468 11
Rhoose34 11427 13299 16
Wenvoe28 13429 12466 12
Llandough24 14325 16340 13
St Athan18 18329 15337 14
Cornerswell19 17381 14335 15
Cowbridge21 15267 19283 17
Dyfan20 16295 17281 18
Sully18 19270 18198 21
Stanwell11 23266 20272 19
Llandow15 20192 22252 20
St Bride's Major13 2192 23148 23

Plymouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Plymouth in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Culver Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Handel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brockhill Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Cliff Side (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Maillard'S Haven (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cliff Parade (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sully Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Evenlode Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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