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Crime in Derriford

Derriford had 170 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 110.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

PL6, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Derriford

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110.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common75 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 90 Apr 65 May 58 Jun 62 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7544%
theft2314%
shoplifting1811%
anti-social behaviour159%
criminal damage148%
public order148%
other crime32%
vehicle crime32%

Derriford against Plymouth

TypeDerriford per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence48.848.8▼ 6%
Burglary1.31–
Vehicle crime21.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.810.5▼ 46%
Theft and robbery15.66.6▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Derriford110.6▼ 21%
Crownhill88.1▼ 4%
Southway81.2▲ 6%
Manadon68.7▼ 6%
Eggbuckland45.9▲ 32%
Glenholt44.7▼ 18%
Estover39▲ 1%
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 Derriford a safe area?

Derriford had about 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Derriford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (75), followed by theft (23) and shoplifting (18).