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Crime in Barbican

Barbican had 1,657 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 577.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 525% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

PL1, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barbican

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577.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common537 in 3 months

Month by month

502 Mar 528 Apr 569 May 505 Jun 578 Jul 574 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barbican. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53732%
anti-social behaviour29818%
shoplifting25215%
theft1358%
public order1217%
criminal damage966%
drugs734%
weapons382%

Barbican against Plymouth

TypeBarbican per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence187.248.8▼ 15%
Burglary5.91▼ 35%
Vehicle crime7.71.9▲ 83%
Anti-social behaviour103.910.5▲ 2%
Theft and robbery64.96.6▲ 60%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Hoe735.2▲ 17%
Barbican577.8▲ 4%
Millbay408.8▲ 10%
Greenbank270.4▲ 11%
Plymouth231.1▲ 13%
Cattedown174.2▲ 17%
St Judes131.3▲ 12%
See every Plymouth area ranked on the crime in Plymouth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barbican a safe area?

Barbican had about 577.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barbican?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (537), followed by anti-social behaviour (298) and shoplifting (252).