Crime in Honicknowle: statistics, rates and trends
1,448 crimes were recorded in Honicknowle in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Honicknowle at a glance
- Crime trends in Honicknowle
- Types of crime in Honicknowle
- Honicknowle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Honicknowle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Honicknowle
- Population and deprivation in Honicknowle
- Questions about crime in Honicknowle
- About this data
1,448 crimes were recorded in Honicknowle in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 705 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Honicknowle has the 1,236th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Honicknowle | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,448 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.0 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,475 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Honicknowle was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,295). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 1,448 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,688 | 116.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,295 | 89.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,487 | 102.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,499 | 103.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,531 | 105.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,562 | 107.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,825 | 126.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Honicknowle 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 705 | 48.7 | 1.42 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 15.5 | 1.01 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 9.5 | 1.41 | -9% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -26% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.6 | 0.71 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +3% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.7 | 1.78 | -4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -49% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Honicknowle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Honicknowle recorded 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Honicknowle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Honicknowle recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Honicknowle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Honicknowle recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Honicknowle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Honicknowle recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Honicknowle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Honicknowle recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Honicknowle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Honicknowle recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Honicknowle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Honicknowle recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Honicknowle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Honicknowle recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Honicknowle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Honicknowle recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Honicknowle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Honicknowle recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Honicknowle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Honicknowle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Honicknowle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Honicknowle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Honicknowle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Honicknowle recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Honicknowle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Honicknowle 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Honicknowle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Honicknowle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Honicknowle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budshead | 1,317 | 98.5 | -2% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | -11% |
| St Budeaux | 1,256 | 94.9 | -5% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -40% |
| Southway | 904 | 65.8 | -34% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -47% |
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | +24% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -14% |
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 Honicknowle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Yeats Close | 109 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near North Weald Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Tamar Way | 39 |
| On or near Westhampnett Place | 34 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Dickiemoor Lane | 29 |
| On or near Debden Close | 28 |
| On or near Chatsworth Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Cheriton Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Honicknowle 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 | 579 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 18.8% |
| Not recorded | 225 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 15.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
Honicknowle has an estimated population of 14,475. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Honicknowle sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Honicknowle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.1% |
Is Honicknowle a safe place to live?
Honicknowle recorded 100.0 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 Honicknowle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in Honicknowle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Honicknowle was down 14% on the year before: 1,448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,688 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Honicknowle?
Honicknowle 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 Honicknowle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.