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Crime in Southway

Southway had 165 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

PL6, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Southway

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81.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 49 Apr 47 May 55 Jun 54 Jul 56 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9960%
criminal damage1811%
anti-social behaviour1710%
public order95%
theft74%
other crime42%
vehicle crime32%
weapons21%

Southway against Plymouth

TypeSouthway per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence48.748.8▲ 5%
Burglary11–
Vehicle crime1.51.9–
Anti-social behaviour8.410.5▲ 70%
Theft and robbery4.46.6▼ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitleigh143.4▲ 14%
Derriford110.6▼ 21%
West Park107.4▲ 22%
Tamerton Foliot89.1▲ 43%
Southway81.2▲ 6%
Manadon68.7▼ 6%
Glenholt44.7▼ 18%
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 Southway a safe area?

Southway had about 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southway?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by criminal damage (18) and anti-social behaviour (17).