Crime in Efford and Lipson: statistics, rates and trends
1,583 crimes were recorded in Efford and Lipson in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Efford and Lipson
- Questions about crime in Efford and Lipson
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (693), anti-social behaviour (167) and shoplifting (163) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,060th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Efford and Lipson | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,583 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.5 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,731 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Efford and Lipson peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,807 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,438). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,583 | 107.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,589 | 107.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,532 | 104.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,438 | 97.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,644 | 111.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,672 | 113.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,600 | 108.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,807 | 122.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Efford and Lipson recorded notably more possession of weapons (89% above the national rate), other theft (42% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (37% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 32 and other crime rose from 27 to 40, while drugs fell from 75 to 47 and anti-social behaviour fell from 237 to 167.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 693 | 47.0 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 11.1 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Other theft | 135 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 128 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +48% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Efford and Lipson; the highest is St Peter and the Waterfront (394.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Plymstock Radford (50.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Efford and Lipson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | -17% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,743 | 116.8 | +9% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | +7% |
| Eggbuckland | 680 | 52.1 | -52% |
| Peverell | 819 | 59.3 | -45% |
| Plymstock Radford | 733 | 50.3 | -53% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,941 | 394.6 | +267% |
| Moor View | 1,197 | 88.9 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Efford and Lipson over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (255).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 255 |
| On or near Moor View Terrace | 62 |
| On or near Thames Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Fox Field Close | 41 |
| On or near Edgar Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Arun Close | 30 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 29 |
| On or near Holmes Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Plymview Close | 29 |
| On or near Wandle Place | 28 |
Of the 1,416 crimes in Efford and Lipson with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 660 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 23.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Efford and Lipson has an estimated population of 14,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.9%, against 7.9%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Efford and Lipson average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Efford and Lipson | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Efford and Lipson a safe place to live?
Efford and Lipson recorded 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,060th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Efford and Lipson?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 693 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Efford and Lipson going up or down?
Recorded crime in Efford and Lipson was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,583 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,589 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Efford and Lipson?
About 14,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Efford and Lipson?
Efford and Lipson is policed by Devon & Cornwall.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.