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Crime in Stoke

Stoke had 680 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 166.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 80% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

PL3, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stoke

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166.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common273 in 3 months

Month by month

212 Mar 199 Apr 225 May 196 Jun 241 Jul 243 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27340%
anti-social behaviour8613%
criminal damage7511%
shoplifting6810%
theft507%
public order487%
vehicle crime254%
burglary132%

Stoke against Plymouth

TypeStoke per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence66.748.8▼ 8%
Burglary3.21–
Vehicle crime6.11.9▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour2110.5▲ 18%
Theft and robbery15.46.6▲ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pennycomequick328.8▲ 8%
Devonport305.3▲ 26%
Morice Town186.6▲ 8%
Stoke166.1▲ 7%
Milehouse128.9▼ 7%
Ford98.5▼ 8%
Beacon Park92.4▼ 4%
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 Stoke a safe area?

Stoke had about 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stoke?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (273), followed by anti-social behaviour (86) and criminal damage (75).