Crime in Efford and Lipson: statistics, rates and trends
1,594 crimes were recorded in Efford and Lipson in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Efford and Lipson at a glance
- Crime trends in Efford and Lipson
- Types of crime in Efford and Lipson
- Efford and Lipson compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Efford and Lipson
- What happened after crimes were reported in Efford and Lipson
- Population and deprivation in Efford and Lipson
- Questions about crime in Efford and Lipson
- About this data
1,594 crimes were recorded in Efford and Lipson in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 687 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Efford and Lipson has the 1,044th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Efford and Lipson | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,594 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.2 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,731 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Efford and Lipson was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,851 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,425). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,594 | 108.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,554 | 105.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,528 | 103.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,425 | 96.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,669 | 113.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,621 | 110.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,597 | 108.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,851 | 125.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 160 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Efford and Lipson 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+75%) and other crime (+68%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 687 | 46.6 | 1.36 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 12.8 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 164 | 11.1 | 1.34 | -16% |
| Other theft | 132 | 9.0 | 1.40 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -11% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -23% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.0 | 0.91 | -40% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.9 | 1.35 | +68% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.8 | 1.82 | +100% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Efford and Lipson
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Efford and Lipson recorded 687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Efford and Lipson
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Efford and Lipson recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Efford and Lipson
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Efford and Lipson recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Efford and Lipson
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Efford and Lipson recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Efford and Lipson
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Efford and Lipson recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Efford and Lipson
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Efford and Lipson recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Efford and Lipson
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Efford and Lipson recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Efford and Lipson
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Efford and Lipson recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Efford and Lipson
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Efford and Lipson recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Efford and Lipson
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Efford and Lipson recorded 35 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 75% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Efford and Lipson
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Efford and Lipson recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Efford and Lipson
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Efford and Lipson recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Efford and Lipson
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Efford and Lipson recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Efford and Lipson
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Efford and Lipson recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Efford and Lipson, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Efford and Lipson.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Efford and Lipson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -20% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +9% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | +3% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -51% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -45% |
| Plymstock Radford | 752 | 51.6 | -52% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +259% |
| Moor View | 1,169 | 86.9 | -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 Efford and Lipson over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 251 |
| On or near Moor View Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Fox Field Close | 44 |
| On or near Thames Gardens | 41 |
| On or near Edgar Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Arun Close | 33 |
| On or near Holmes Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 28 |
| On or near Wandle Place | 28 |
| On or near Highfield Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Efford and Lipson 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 | 678 | 42.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 319 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 189 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
Efford and Lipson has an estimated population of 14,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Efford and Lipson sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Efford and Lipson |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Efford and Lipson a safe place to live?
Efford and Lipson recorded 108.2 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 Efford and Lipson?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Efford and Lipson going up or down?
Recorded crime in Efford and Lipson was up 3% on the year before: 1,594 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,554 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Efford and Lipson?
Efford and Lipson 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 Efford and Lipson. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.