Crime Rate in Plymouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plymouth

The total recorded crimes in Plymouth, Vale of Glamorgan, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plymouth crime rate of 1.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Plymouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 2
  • Culver 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 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 July 2025 the Plymouth has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Buttrills244 13,546 12,533 1
Gibbonsdown123 21,191 31,416 2
Castleland77 41,237 21,166 3
Cadoc91 31,139 41,054 4
Dinas Powys62 7731 5644 5
Llantwit Major71 5696 8563 9
Peterston-super-Ely51 9711 7615 6
Baruc56 8729 6585 8
Illtyd66 6639 10605 7
St Augustine's36 12659 9468 11
Court37 11581 11549 10
Sully38 10270 18198 21
Wenvoe22 17429 12466 12
Llandough28 14325 16340 13
Rhoose22 18427 13299 16
Llandow30 13192 22252 20
St Athan14 23329 15337 14
Cornerswell23 16381 14335 15
Dyfan23 15295 17281 18
Cowbridge20 19267 19283 17
Stanwell20 20266 20272 19
St Bride's Major14 2292 23148 23

Plymouth 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20259
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

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
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242
August 20242

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

High Crime Locations Plymouth in July 2025

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

1. Portland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Culver Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clos Cradog (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Augusta Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Brockhill Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Cliff Side (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rowan Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Raisdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sully Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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