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Crime in Greenbank

Greenbank had 1,735 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 270.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 192% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

PL4, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greenbank

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270.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common638 in 3 months

Month by month

520 Mar 529 Apr 514 May 507 Jun 592 Jul 636 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence63837%
anti-social behaviour27716%
shoplifting17510%
theft1458%
criminal damage1428%
public order1137%
drugs603%
vehicle crime523%

Greenbank against Plymouth

TypeGreenbank per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence99.448.8▼ 4%
Burglary4.110%
Vehicle crime8.11.9▲ 58%
Anti-social behaviour43.210.5▲ 12%
Theft and robbery30.46.6▲ 56%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barbican577.8▲ 4%
Pennycomequick328.8▲ 8%
Greenbank270.4▲ 11%
Plymouth231.1▲ 13%
St Judes131.3▲ 12%
Mutley118.7▲ 13%
Lipson115.5▲ 15%
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 Greenbank a safe area?

Greenbank had about 270.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Greenbank?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (638), followed by anti-social behaviour (277) and shoplifting (175).