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Crime in Turnchapel

Turnchapel had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 59% on the three months before.

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

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50.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+59%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 18 Apr 10 May 19 Jun 24 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2945%
violence2538%
criminal damage58%
theft35%
weapons12%
public order12%
other crime12%

Turnchapel against Plymouth

TypeTurnchapel per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence19.648.8▲ 14%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime01.9–
Anti-social behaviour22.710.5–
Theft and robbery2.46.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barbican577.8▲ 4%
Cattedown174.2▲ 17%
Prince Rock115.4▲ 14%
Oreston97.8▲ 7%
Hooe83▲ 73%
Turnchapel50.9▲ 59%
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 Turnchapel a safe area?

Turnchapel had about 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Turnchapel?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (29), followed by violence (25) and criminal damage (5).