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Crime in Leigham

Leigham had 120 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

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

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84.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 35 Apr 30 May 30 Jun 39 Jul 51 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6252%
criminal damage1311%
theft119%
anti-social behaviour87%
public order87%
other crime76%
weapons33%
vehicle crime33%

Leigham against Plymouth

TypeLeigham per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence43.648.8▲ 27%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime2.11.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.610.5–
Theft and robbery9.16.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Deer Park120.6▲ 20%
Leigham84.4▲ 28%
Efford66.2▲ 2%
Compton51.8▲ 8%
Eggbuckland45.9▲ 32%
Woodford43.1▼ 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 Leigham a safe area?

Leigham had about 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Leigham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by criminal damage (13) and theft (11).