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Crime in Whitleigh

Whitleigh had 295 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% above the middle Plymouth area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

PL5, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitleigh

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143.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common163 in 3 months

Month by month

94 Mar 83 Apr 81 May 90 Jun 108 Jul 97 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16355%
criminal damage3010%
anti-social behaviour258%
public order227%
theft155%
vehicle crime134%
drugs72%
other crime72%

Whitleigh against Plymouth

TypeWhitleigh per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence79.248.8▲ 23%
Burglary11–
Vehicle crime6.31.9–
Anti-social behaviour12.210.5▲ 9%
Theft and robbery9.26.6▼ 17%

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%
West Park107.4▲ 22%
Honicknowle91.2▲ 7%
Tamerton Foliot89.1▲ 43%
Kings Tamerton83.4▲ 26%
Southway81.2▲ 6%
Manadon68.7▼ 6%
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 Whitleigh a safe area?

Whitleigh had about 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitleigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (163), followed by criminal damage (30) and anti-social behaviour (25).