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Crime in Pennycross

Pennycross had 198 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 58.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 44th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

PL2, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pennycross

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58.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
44 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common112 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 59 Apr 62 May 74 Jun 71 Jul 53 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11257%
criminal damage3116%
theft116%
anti-social behaviour105%
public order105%
other crime84%
drugs74%
shoplifting42%

Pennycross against Plymouth

TypePennycross per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence33.248.8▲ 26%
Burglary0.31–
Vehicle crime0.61.9–
Anti-social behaviour310.5▼ 33%
Theft and robbery3.96.6▼ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beacon Park92.4▼ 4%
Honicknowle91.2▲ 7%
Ham90▼ 7%
Manadon68.7▼ 6%
Hartley65.3▲ 22%
Pennycross58.8▲ 2%
Peverell58.30%
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 Pennycross a safe area?

Pennycross had about 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 44 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pennycross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (112), followed by criminal damage (31) and theft (11).