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Crime in Millbay

Millbay had 1,337 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 408.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 342% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

PL1, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Millbay

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408.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common560 in 3 months

Month by month

392 Mar 417 Apr 404 May 415 Jun 456 Jul 466 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence56042%
anti-social behaviour25319%
public order927%
shoplifting927%
criminal damage856%
theft806%
drugs504%
weapons302%

Millbay against Plymouth

TypeMillbay per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence171.248.8▲ 7%
Burglary7.61▲ 9%
Vehicle crime4.31.9▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour77.410.5▲ 14%
Theft and robbery36.46.6▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Hoe735.2▲ 17%
Barbican577.8▲ 4%
Millbay408.8▲ 10%
Stonehouse333.2▲ 18%
Pennycomequick328.8▲ 8%
Devonport305.3▲ 26%
Plymouth231.1▲ 13%
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 Millbay a safe area?

Millbay had about 408.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Millbay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (560), followed by anti-social behaviour (253) and public order (92).