Crime in Compton, Plymouth
Comprehensive safety analysis for Compton, localized within Plymouth.
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Annual Crime Rate
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12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Russell Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 13Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 16 |
| On or near Lisson Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Belgrave Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Public order: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Alleyn Gardens Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Connaught Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Cranmere Road Map | Burglary: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ashford Road Map | Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Belgrave Lane Map | Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team have reviewed the data provided by our community messaging users and identified the keys areas that we as the policing can tackle. These areas are:
Drug Dealing
Issued: 6 Apr 2026
Status Update
We will continue to engage with the local communities and develop plans to tackles the local priorities.
Be visible in the areas that have been identified.
Carry out specific operations to tackle areas of crime and disorder
Over recent weeks, officers have been carrying out proactive patrols in response to community concerns around drug dealing in the area.
We will continue to take robust action.
Community information remains vital, and we encourage residents to report any suspicious activity.
Actioned: 6 Jul 2026
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team have reviewed the data provided by our community messaging users and identified the keys areas that we as the policing can tackle. These areas are:
Road Safety
Nuisance Motor Bikes
Issued: 6 Apr 2026
Status Update
We will continue to engage with the local communities and develop plans to tackles the local priorities.
Be visible in the areas that have been identified.
Carry out specific operations to tackle areas of crime and disorder
Officers have been carrying out targeted patrols to address dangerous road use, nuisance behaviour and concerns raised by residents. This work will continue over the coming weeks.
We are also working alongside our Neighbourhood Support Team who preparing a dedicated operation to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes and associated criminality. This will include enforcement activity and partnership working aimed at keeping our roads, pathways and public spaces safe.
Please watch this space for further updates.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Actioned: 6 Jul 2026
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team have reviewed the data provided by our community messaging users and identified the keys areas that we as the policing can tackle. These areas are:
General Anti Social Behaviour
Noise Disturbance
Issued: 6 Apr 2026
Status Update
We will continue to engage with the local communities and develop plans to tackles the local priorities.
Be visible in the areas that have been identified.
Carry out specific operations to tackle areas of crime and disorder
Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols, engaging positively with local youths and residents and using Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) powers where necessary. Local areas have included Central Park and the skate park, The Life Centre and St Budeaux . This has included other enforcement action to prevent further ongoing nuisance and disruption.
These patrols and engagement will continue, particularly moving into the early Spring period, as we work to keep public spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Actioned: 6 Jul 2026
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team have reviewed the data provided by our community messaging users and identified the keys areas that we as the policing can tackle. These areas are:
General Anti Social Behaviour
Noise Disturbance
Issued: 6 Jan 2026
Status Update
We will continue to engage with the local communities and develop plans to tackles the local priorities.
Be visible in the areas that have been identified.
Carry out specific operations to tackle areas of crime and disorder
24/02/2026
Officers have carried out high-visibility patrols, engaging positively with local youths and residents and using Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) powers where necessary. Local areas have included Central Park and the skate park, The Life Centre and St Budeaux . This has included other enforcement action to prevent further ongoing nuisance and disruption.
These patrols and engagement will continue as we work to keep public spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Actioned: 6 Apr 2026
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team have reviewed the data provided by our community messaging users and identified the keys areas that we as the policing can tackle. These areas are:
Road Safety
Nuisance Motor Bikes
Issued: 6 Jan 2026
Status Update
We will continue to engage with the local communities and develop plans to tackles the local priorities.
Be visible in the areas that have been identified.
Carry out specific operations to tackle areas of crime and disorder
24/02/26
Officers have been carrying out targeted patrols to address dangerous road use, nuisance behaviour and concerns raised by residents. This work will continue over the coming weeks.
We are also preparing a dedicated operation to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes and associated criminality. This will include enforcement activity and partnership working aimed at keeping our roads, pathways and public spaces safe.
Local NPT officers have attended a resident's meeting at The Beacon, North Prospect Road along with the local councillor to discuss concerns around anti-social mopeds and driving in the area.
Please watch this space for further updates.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Actioned: 6 Apr 2026
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