Plymstock had 146 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 56th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was down 29% on the three months before.
PL9, Plymouth · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Plymstock
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37.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
56 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
-29%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Plymstock. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
Crime
In 3 months
Share
violence
72
49%
criminal damage
16
11%
anti-social behaviour
14
10%
public order
13
9%
theft
12
8%
shoplifting
8
5%
vehicle crime
3
2%
other crime
3
2%
Plymstock against Plymouth
Type
Plymstock per 1,000
Middle Plymouth area
Change
Violence
18.5
48.8
▼ 27%
Burglary
0.3
1
–
Vehicle crime
0.8
1.9
–
Anti-social behaviour
3.6
10.5
▼ 50%
Theft and robbery
3.3
6.6
▼ 19%
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
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 Plymstock a safe area?
Plymstock had about 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 56 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Plymstock?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by criminal damage (16) and anti-social behaviour (14).