Crime in Eggbuckland: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in Eggbuckland in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eggbuckland at a glance
- Crime trends in Eggbuckland
- Types of crime in Eggbuckland
- Eggbuckland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eggbuckland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eggbuckland
- Demographics of Eggbuckland
- Questions about crime in Eggbuckland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (315), shoplifting (82) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,938th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eggbuckland | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,064 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eggbuckland peaked in the year to August 2025 (744 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (502). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 52.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 744 | 57.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 46.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 502 | 38.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 557 | 42.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 619 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 657 | 50.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 50.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 82, while anti-social behaviour fell from 148 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 24.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +228% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Eggbuckland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eggbuckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | +71% |
| Peverell | 819 | 59.3 | +14% |
| Moor View | 1,197 | 88.9 | +71% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,583 | 107.5 | +106% |
| Budshead | 1,324 | 99.0 | +90% |
| Ham | 1,326 | 87.9 | +69% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | +121% |
| Honicknowle | 1,406 | 97.1 | +87% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Eggbuckland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Frogmore Court | 38 |
| On or near St Peters Road | 38 |
| On or near Barrie Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Morshead Road | 35 |
| On or near Miles Mitchell Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Erlstoke Close | 14 |
| On or near Bromhead Court | 13 |
| On or near Frogmore Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Skardale Gardens | 11 |
Of the 610 crimes in Eggbuckland with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Eggbuckland has an estimated population of 13,064 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eggbuckland average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eggbuckland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eggbuckland a safe place to live?
Eggbuckland recorded 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,938th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eggbuckland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (82).
Is crime in Eggbuckland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eggbuckland was down 9% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 744 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eggbuckland?
About 13,064 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eggbuckland?
Eggbuckland 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.