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Crime in Devonport

Devonport had 853 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 305.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 230% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

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

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305.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common271 in 3 months

Month by month

196 Mar 215 Apr 267 May 295 Jun 269 Jul 289 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27132%
shoplifting20324%
anti-social behaviour13416%
criminal damage577%
theft546%
public order506%
drugs172%
weapons172%

Devonport against Plymouth

TypeDevonport per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence9748.8▲ 20%
Burglary4.31–
Vehicle crime3.91.9▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour4810.5▲ 44%
Theft and robbery26.16.6▲ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Millbay408.8▲ 10%
Stonehouse333.2▲ 18%
Devonport305.3▲ 26%
Morice Town186.6▲ 8%
Torpoint166.8▲ 12%
Stoke166.1▲ 7%
Ford98.5▼ 8%
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 Devonport a safe area?

Devonport had about 305.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Devonport?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (271), followed by shoplifting (203) and anti-social behaviour (134).