Devon & Cornwall Police

Is Plymstock Safe?

Crime statistics for Plymstock. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 504 crimes
39 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

504 Crimes (last 12 months)
7.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓9.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 504 total crimes recorded in Plymstock

Violent Crime
203 40.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
85 16.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
49 9.7%
Other Theft
44 8.7%
Public Order
34 6.7%
Shoplifting
34 6.7%
Other Crime
13 2.6%
Vehicle Crime
12 2.4%
Drugs
11 2.2%
Burglary
8 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
5 1%
Theft from Person
2 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.4%
Robbery
2 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Plymstock — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plymstock safe?

Plymstock has a CrimeRadar safety score of 39/100, rated Below Average. A total of 504 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 9.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Plymstock are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Plymstock in the last 12 months?

504 crimes were recorded in Plymstock in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 9.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (555 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 203 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Plymstock?

The most common crime in Plymstock is Violent Crime, with 203 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Plymstock increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Plymstock is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.2% — from 555 crimes in the previous 12 months to 504 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Plymstock?

Plymstock has a safety score of 39 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Plymstock compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?

Plymstock has a safety score of 39/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Plymstock is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Plymstock?

7.1% of crimes recorded in Plymstock resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Plymstock?

203 violent crimes were recorded in Plymstock in the last 12 months — representing 40.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 85 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Plymstock last updated?

The crime data for Plymstock was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Plymstock with other areas?

You can compare Plymstock with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.