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Crime in Compton

Compton had 196 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 47th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

PL3, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Compton

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51.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
47 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common100 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 64 Apr 58 May 59 Jun 80 Jul 57 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10051%
anti-social behaviour2412%
criminal damage2111%
public order147%
theft105%
vehicle crime84%
weapons63%
other crime53%

Compton against Plymouth

TypeCompton per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence26.448.8▲ 5%
Burglary0.81–
Vehicle crime2.11.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.310.5▲ 71%
Theft and robbery2.96.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lipson115.5▲ 15%
Mannamead109.7▲ 16%
Laira89.9▲ 8%
Efford66.2▲ 2%
Hartley65.3▲ 22%
Compton51.8▲ 8%
Eggbuckland45.9▲ 32%
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 Compton a safe area?

Compton had about 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 47 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Compton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (100), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage (21).