Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 2.43 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cliff Side with total crimes: 6
  • Culver Close with total crimes: 3
  • Carys Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

    • 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 areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • 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 May 2025 the Plymouth has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Buttrills185 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown110 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland85 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc92 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys54 7731 5644 5
Baruc77 5729 6585 8
Peterston-super-Ely45 9711 7615 6
Llantwit Major75 6696 8563 9
Illtyd52 8639 10605 7
St Augustine's31 13659 9468 11
Court31 15581 11549 10
Rhoose38 10427 13299 16
Llandough34 11325 16340 13
Wenvoe28 16429 12466 12
Sully34 12270 18198 21
St Athan24 19329 15337 14
Cornerswell28 17381 14335 15
Dyfan31 14295 17281 18
Cowbridge19 21267 19283 17
Stanwell25 18266 20272 19
Llandow9 22192 22252 20
St Bride's Major8 2392 23148 23

Plymouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 20248

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Plymouth in May 2025

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

1. Cliff Side (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Culver Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Carys Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Heol Neuadd Cogan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cherry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Forrest Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Tudor Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Raisdale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cliff Parade (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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