Crime in Budshead: statistics, rates and trends
1,317 crimes were recorded in Budshead in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Budshead at a glance
- Crime trends in Budshead
- Types of crime in Budshead
- Budshead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Budshead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Budshead
- Population and deprivation in Budshead
- Questions about crime in Budshead
- About this data
1,317 crimes were recorded in Budshead in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 627 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Budshead has the 1,278th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Budshead | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,317 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.5 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,369 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Budshead was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,580 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,123). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,317 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,295 | 96.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,151 | 86.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,177 | 88.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,123 | 84.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,259 | 94.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,501 | 112.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,580 | 118.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Budshead over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+41%) and criminal damage and arson (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-51%) and anti-social behaviour (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 627 | 46.9 | 1.37 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 10.3 | 1.52 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 8.8 | 0.58 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 8.1 | 0.98 | +11% |
| Other theft | 91 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +20% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +16% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +41% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.6 | 1.69 | +29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -29% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Budshead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Budshead recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Budshead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Budshead recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Budshead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Budshead recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Budshead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Budshead recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Budshead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Budshead recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Budshead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Budshead recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Budshead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Budshead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Budshead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Budshead recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Budshead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Budshead recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Budshead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Budshead recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Budshead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Budshead recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Budshead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Budshead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Budshead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Budshead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Budshead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Budshead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Budshead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Budshead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Budshead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southway | 904 | 65.8 | -33% |
| Honicknowle | 1,448 | 100.0 | +2% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -47% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | -9% |
| Moor View | 1,169 | 86.9 | -12% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -39% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -12% |
| St Budeaux | 1,256 | 94.9 | -4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Budshead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charlton Road | 90 |
| On or near Glade Close | 73 |
| On or near Oakham Road | 50 |
| On or near Monmouth Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Tailyour Road | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Hereford Road | 42 |
| On or near St Chad Close | 38 |
| On or near Squirrel Close | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Budshead over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 16.9% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
Budshead has an estimated population of 13,369. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Budshead sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Budshead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.2% |
Is Budshead a safe place to live?
Budshead recorded 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Budshead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (138).
Is crime in Budshead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Budshead was up 2% on the year before: 1,317 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Budshead?
Budshead is policed by Devon & Cornwall. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Budshead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.