Crime in Devonport: statistics, rates and trends
2,906 crimes were recorded in Devonport in the 12 months to July 2026, 174.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Devonport at a glance
- Crime trends in Devonport
- Types of crime in Devonport
- Devonport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Devonport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Devonport
- Population and deprivation in Devonport
- Questions about crime in Devonport
- About this data
2,906 crimes were recorded in Devonport in the 12 months to July 2026, 174.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,166 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Devonport has the 284th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Devonport | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,906 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 174.6 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,642 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Devonport was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,906 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,142). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 2,906 | 174.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,625 | 157.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,233 | 134.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,142 | 128.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,243 | 134.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,483 | 149.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,388 | 143.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,342 | 140.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 280 |
| June 2026 | 301 |
| May 2026 | 291 |
| April 2026 | 241 |
| March 2026 | 236 |
| February 2026 | 210 |
| January 2026 | 212 |
| December 2025 | 222 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
| August 2025 | 273 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Devonport 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, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+86%) and burglary (+61%). The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,166 | 70.1 | 2.05 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 23.4 | 1.53 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 390 | 23.4 | 2.83 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 13.5 | 1.99 | +20% |
| Other theft | 202 | 12.1 | 1.90 | +32% |
| Public order | 141 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +1% |
| Drugs | 89 | 5.3 | 1.64 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +19% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +61% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 3.3 | 3.40 | +12% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 1.9 | 1.10 | +158% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.7 | 1.29 | +71% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.95 | +44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Devonport
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Devonport recorded 1,166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Devonport
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Devonport recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Devonport
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Devonport recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Devonport
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Devonport recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Devonport
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Devonport recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Devonport
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Devonport recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Devonport
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Devonport recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Devonport
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Devonport recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Devonport
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Devonport recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Devonport
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Devonport recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Devonport
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Devonport recorded 40 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 43% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Devonport
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Devonport recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 158% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Devonport
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Devonport recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Devonport
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Devonport recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Devonport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Devonport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Devonport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | -29% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | -49% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +122% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -66% |
| St Budeaux | 1,256 | 94.9 | -46% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | -36% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -50% |
| Honicknowle | 1,448 | 100.0 | -43% |
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 Devonport over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 320 |
| On or near Princes Street | 215 |
| On or near Marlborough Row | 135 |
| On or near Wolseley Road | 83 |
| On or near Charles Darwin Road | 59 |
| On or near Granby Street | 54 |
| On or near Clowance Street | 53 |
| On or near Cumberland Street | 50 |
| On or near Duncan Street | 49 |
| On or near Albert Road | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Devonport 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 | 1,111 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 18.0% |
| Not recorded | 390 | 13.4% |
| Under investigation | 356 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 208 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 28 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% |
Devonport has an estimated population of 16,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Devonport sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Devonport |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.1% |
| Social rented homes | 30.9% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.3% |
Is Devonport a safe place to live?
Devonport recorded 174.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Devonport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (390).
Is crime in Devonport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Devonport was up 11% on the year before: 2,906 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,625 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Devonport?
Devonport 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 Devonport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.