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Crime in Goosewell

Goosewell had 78 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 57th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 68% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was down 28% on the three months before.

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

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30crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
57 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
-28%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 37 Apr 31 May 21 Jun 28 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3849%
criminal damage1317%
theft912%
public order810%
anti-social behaviour34%
vehicle crime23%
other crime23%
shoplifting11%

Goosewell against Plymouth

TypeGoosewell per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence14.648.8▼ 27%
Burglary0.41–
Vehicle crime0.81.9–
Anti-social behaviour1.210.5–
Theft and robbery3.56.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oreston97.8▲ 7%
Hooe83▲ 73%
Turnchapel50.9▲ 59%
Plymstock37.6▼ 29%
Goosewell30▼ 28%
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 Goosewell a safe area?

Goosewell had about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 57 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Goosewell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by criminal damage (13) and theft (9).