Crime in Drake: statistics, rates and trends
1,375 crimes were recorded in Drake in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
1,375 crimes were recorded in Drake in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 639 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Drake has the 978th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Drake | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,375 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.6 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,318 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Drake was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,721 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,147). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,375 | 111.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,477 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,147 | 93.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,565 | 127.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,721 | 139.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,502 | 121.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,538 | 124.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,510 | 122.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 121 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Drake 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, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+36%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 639 | 51.9 | 1.52 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 14.3 | 0.93 | -28% |
| Other theft | 112 | 9.1 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 7.3 | 1.08 | -26% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Drugs | 58 | 4.7 | 1.44 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -24% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.7 | 1.03 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.7 | 0.74 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.8 | 2.84 | +36% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.89 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -11% |
Violence and sexual offences in Drake
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Drake recorded 639 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Drake
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Drake recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Drake
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Drake recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Drake
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Drake recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Drake
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Drake recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Drake
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Drake recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Drake
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Drake recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Drake
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Drake recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Drake
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Drake recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Drake
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Drake recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Drake
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Drake recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Drake
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Drake recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Drake
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Drake recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Drake
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Drake 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 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Drake, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Drake.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Drake |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +248% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +5% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -23% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -47% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | -3% |
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | +11% |
| Devonport | 2,906 | 174.6 | +56% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | -20% |
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 Drake over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near Diamond Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Sherwell Arcade | 47 |
| On or near North Hill | 41 |
| On or near B3238 | 41 |
| On or near Nightclub | 38 |
| On or near Cobourg Street | 36 |
| On or near St Michael'S Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Greenbank Road | 33 |
| On or near Glen Park Avenue | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Drake 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 | 485 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 212 | 15.4% |
| Not recorded | 176 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
Drake has an estimated population of 12,318. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Drake sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Drake |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 87.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 63.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Drake a safe place to live?
Drake recorded 111.6 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 Drake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 639 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Drake going up or down?
Recorded crime in Drake was down 7% on the year before: 1,375 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,477 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Drake?
Drake 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 Drake. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.