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Crime in Elburton

Elburton had 35 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 16.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

PL9, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Elburton

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16.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 5 Apr 18 May 12 Jun 13 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1749%
theft720%
anti-social behaviour514%
public order13%
robbery13%
criminal damage13%
burglary13%
drugs13%

Elburton against Plymouth

TypeElburton per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence8.148.8▼ 23%
Burglary0.51–
Vehicle crime0.51.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.410.5–
Theft and robbery3.86.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sherford108.6▼ 20%
Oreston97.8▲ 7%
Plymstock37.6▼ 29%
Goosewell30▼ 28%
Brixton24.7▲ 14%
Staddiscombe21.5▼ 31%
Elburton16.6▼ 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 Elburton a safe area?

Elburton had about 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elburton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by theft (7) and anti-social behaviour (5).