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Crime in Oreston

Oreston had 107 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

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

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97.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 28 Apr 40 May 33 Jun 42 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5753%
anti-social behaviour1514%
criminal damage98%
shoplifting77%
theft77%
public order66%
other crime22%
weapons11%

Oreston against Plymouth

TypeOreston per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence52.148.8▲ 12%
Burglary0.91–
Vehicle crime01.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.710.5▲ 7%
Theft and robbery7.36.6▼ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cattedown174.2▲ 17%
Prince Rock115.4▲ 14%
Oreston97.8▲ 7%
Hooe83▲ 73%
Turnchapel50.9▲ 59%
Plymstock37.6▼ 29%
Goosewell30▼ 28%
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 Oreston a safe area?

Oreston had about 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Oreston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage (9).