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Crime in Lipson

Lipson had 767 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

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

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115.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common346 in 3 months

Month by month

223 Mar 232 Apr 214 May 256 Jun 262 Jul 249 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence34645%
anti-social behaviour9713%
criminal damage7610%
theft557%
public order446%
drugs274%
vehicle crime263%
shoplifting243%

Lipson against Plymouth

TypeLipson per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence52.148.8▲ 5%
Burglary2.41▲ 7%
Vehicle crime3.91.9▼ 4%
Anti-social behaviour14.610.5▲ 31%
Theft and robbery11.46.6▲ 41%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Greenbank270.4▲ 11%
St Judes131.3▲ 12%
Mutley118.7▲ 13%
Lipson115.5▲ 15%
Prince Rock115.4▲ 14%
Mannamead109.7▲ 16%
Mount Gould103.1▲ 7%
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 Lipson a safe area?

Lipson had about 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lipson?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (346), followed by anti-social behaviour (97) and criminal damage (76).