Plymstock vs St Stephen & St Dennis

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Plymstock Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      St Stephen & St Dennis Devon & Cornwall Police

      Plymstock vs St Stephen & St Dennis Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Plymstock
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      504 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      7.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      St Stephen & St Dennis
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      155 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      63.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plymstock
      B St Stephen & St Dennis
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      504
      155
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      555
      170
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      63.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plymstock
      B St Stephen & St Dennis
      Violent Crime
      203 ↑12%
      76 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓21%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑63%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      8 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓8%
      27 ↑69%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      34 ↑0%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓60%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑0%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Stephen & St Dennis is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plymstock safer than St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 504 crimes in the last 12 months. St Stephen & St Dennis has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 155 crimes. St Stephen & St Dennis scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plymstock vs St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Plymstock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Stephen & St Dennis shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      In Plymstock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (203 incidents). In St Stephen & St Dennis, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Plymstock recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Stephen & St Dennis recorded 17. 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 Plymstock vs St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Violent crime in Plymstock totalled 203 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in St Stephen & St Dennis. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plymstock recorded 555 crimes (now 504, a change of -9.2%). St Stephen & St Dennis recorded 170 crimes previously (now 155, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      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. Plymstock has a resolution rate of 7.1% and St Stephen & St Dennis has 63.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      Plymstock falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. St Stephen & St Dennis 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 Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis?

      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 Plymstock or St Stephen & St Dennis on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plymstock and St Stephen & St Dennis. 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.