Crime in Budshead: statistics, rates and trends
1,324 crimes were recorded in Budshead in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (637), criminal damage and arson (137) and anti-social behaviour (106) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,260th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Budshead | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,324 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,369 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Budshead peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,550 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,120). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,324 | 99.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,284 | 96.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,186 | 88.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,194 | 89.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,120 | 83.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,251 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,485 | 111.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,550 | 115.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Budshead recorded notably more possession of weapons (54% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (52% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (39% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 37 and criminal damage and arson rose from 104 to 137, while drugs fell from 55 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 188 to 106.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 637 | 47.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Other theft | 98 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +76% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -49% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Budshead has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Budshead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway | 897 | 65.3 | -34% |
| Honicknowle | 1,406 | 97.1 | -2% |
| Eggbuckland | 680 | 52.1 | -47% |
| Ham | 1,326 | 87.9 | -11% |
| Moor View | 1,197 | 88.9 | -10% |
| Peverell | 819 | 59.3 | -40% |
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | -10% |
| St Budeaux | 1,254 | 94.7 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Budshead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Charlton Road” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charlton Road | 93 |
| On or near Glade Close | 74 |
| On or near Police Station | 53 |
| On or near Monmouth Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Oakham Road | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Tailyour Road | 44 |
| On or near Hereford Road | 43 |
| On or near Squirrel Close | 37 |
| On or near St Chad Close | 37 |
Of the 1,218 crimes in Budshead with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 575 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Budshead has an estimated population of 13,369 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Budshead average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Budshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Budshead a safe place to live?
Budshead recorded 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,260th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Budshead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 637 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (137).
Is crime in Budshead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Budshead was up 3% on the year before: 1,324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Budshead?
About 13,369 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Budshead?
Budshead is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.