Exmouth Brixington vs Plymstock

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Exmouth Brixington Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Plymstock Devon & Cornwall Police

      Exmouth Brixington vs Plymstock Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Exmouth Brixington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      336 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Plymstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Exmouth Brixington
      B Plymstock
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      336
      504
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      408
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.7%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Exmouth Brixington
      B Plymstock
      Violent Crime
      152 ↓3%
      203 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓16%
      85 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓18%
      44 ↑63%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      7 ↓68%
      8 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↑3%
      49 ↓8%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      26 ↓4%
      34 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓48%
      34 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓55%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓39%
      13 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Exmouth Brixington is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Exmouth Brixington safer than Plymstock?

      Exmouth Brixington has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 336 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 504 crimes. Exmouth Brixington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Exmouth Brixington vs Plymstock?

      Exmouth Brixington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plymstock shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock?

      In Exmouth Brixington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Plymstock, it is Violent Crime (203 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock?

      Exmouth Brixington recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymstock recorded 85. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Exmouth Brixington vs Plymstock?

      Violent crime in Exmouth Brixington totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 203 in Plymstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Exmouth Brixington recorded 408 crimes (now 336, a change of -17.7%). Plymstock recorded 555 crimes previously (now 504, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Exmouth Brixington has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Plymstock has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock?

      Exmouth Brixington falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymstock is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Exmouth Brixington or Plymstock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Exmouth Brixington and Plymstock. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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