Crime in Compton: statistics, rates and trends
1,084 crimes were recorded in Compton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
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1,084 crimes were recorded in Compton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 521 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Compton has the 1,617th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Compton | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,084 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.5 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,536 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Compton was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,242 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (922). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,084 | 86.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,242 | 99.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 922 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,014 | 80.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,030 | 82.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,146 | 91.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,050 | 83.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,206 | 96.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Compton 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+15%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 | 41.6 | 1.21 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 8.8 | 0.57 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -29% |
| Public order | 73 | 5.8 | 0.88 | -4% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 4.9 | 0.60 | -41% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 0.81 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -13% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +15% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +109% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.24 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Compton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Compton recorded 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Compton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Compton recorded 110 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 43% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Compton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Compton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Compton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Compton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Compton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Compton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Compton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Compton recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Compton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Compton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Compton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Compton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Compton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Compton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Compton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Compton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Compton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Compton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Compton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Compton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Compton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Compton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Compton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Compton 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 down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Compton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Compton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Compton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | +25% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -31% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | +29% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -39% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +36% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +349% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | +3% |
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | +44% |
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 Compton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Russell Avenue | 132 |
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Lisson Grove | 46 |
| On or near Belgrave Road | 43 |
| On or near Nightclub | 39 |
| On or near Connaught Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Belgrave Lane | 30 |
| On or near Mutley Plain | 29 |
| On or near Brecon Close | 28 |
| On or near Mutley Plain Lane | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Compton 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 | 443 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% |
Compton has an estimated population of 12,536. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Compton sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Compton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Compton a safe place to live?
Compton recorded 86.5 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 Compton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Compton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Compton was down 13% on the year before: 1,084 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,242 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Compton?
Compton 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 Compton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.