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Crime

Crime in West Hoe

West Hoe had 1,269 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 735.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 695% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

PL1, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Hoe

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735.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common472 in 3 months

Month by month

353 Mar 349 Apr 385 May 417 Jun 434 Jul 418 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence47237%
anti-social behaviour25020%
shoplifting16213%
public order826%
criminal damage726%
theft706%
drugs454%
weapons282%

West Hoe against Plymouth

TypeWest Hoe per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence273.548.8▲ 7%
Burglary11.61▲ 5%
Vehicle crime8.71.9▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour144.810.5▲ 28%
Theft and robbery63.26.6▲ 22%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Hoe735.2▲ 17%
Barbican577.8▲ 4%
Millbay408.8▲ 10%
Stonehouse333.2▲ 18%
Pennycomequick328.8▲ 8%
Greenbank270.4▲ 11%
Plymouth231.1▲ 13%
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 West Hoe a safe area?

West Hoe had about 735.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Hoe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (472), followed by anti-social behaviour (250) and shoplifting (162).