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Crime in Woodford

Woodford had 68 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 59 Plymouth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle Plymouth area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

PL7, Plymouth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woodford

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43.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 59Plymouth rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 39 Apr 21 May 22 Jun 29 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2841%
theft1015%
shoplifting812%
criminal damage710%
anti-social behaviour69%
public order57%
other crime34%
vehicle crime11%

Woodford against Plymouth

TypeWoodford per 1,000Middle Plymouth areaChange
Violence17.748.8▼ 40%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime0.61.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.810.5–
Theft and robbery6.36.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Deer Park120.6▲ 20%
Leigham84.4▲ 28%
Efford66.2▲ 2%
Plympton53.5▼ 7%
Colebrook50.2▼ 34%
Chaddlewood44.7▲ 11%
Woodford43.1▼ 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 Woodford a safe area?

Woodford had about 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 59 Plymouth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by theft (10) and shoplifting (8).