Ford vs Plymouth City Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Ford Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Plymouth City Centre Devon & Cornwall Police

      Ford vs Plymouth City Centre Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Ford
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,162 crimes / 12m
      ↑123% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Plymouth City Centre
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      5,922 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ford
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,162
      5,922
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      5,081
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑123%
      ↑16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ford
      B Plymouth City Centre
      Violent Crime
      555 ↑176%
      2,205 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑39%
      1,125 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑78%
      398 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑269%
      107 ↓11%
      Burglary
      26 ↑271%
      94 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑161%
      341 ↑0%
      Drugs
      42 ↑320%
      264 ↑17%
      Public Order
      55 ↑104%
      421 ↑32%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      61 ↑110%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↑7%
      643 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑150%
      71 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      32 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑100%
      84 ↑2%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑182%
      76 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Plymouth City Centre is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ford safer than Plymouth City Centre?

      Ford has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,162 crimes in the last 12 months. Plymouth City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 5,922 crimes. Plymouth City Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ford vs Plymouth City Centre?

      Ford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +123% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plymouth City Centre shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ford and Plymouth City Centre?

      In Ford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (555 incidents). In Plymouth City Centre, it is Violent Crime (2,205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ford and Plymouth City Centre?

      Ford recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plymouth City Centre recorded 1,125. 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 Ford vs Plymouth City Centre?

      Violent crime in Ford totalled 555 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,205 in Plymouth City Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ford and Plymouth City Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ford recorded 521 crimes (now 1,162, a change of +123%). Plymouth City Centre recorded 5,081 crimes previously (now 5,922, +16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ford and Plymouth City Centre?

      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. Ford has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Plymouth City Centre has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ford and Plymouth City Centre?

      Ford falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Plymouth City Centre 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 Ford and Plymouth City Centre?

      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 Ford or Plymouth City Centre on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.