Crime in Peverell: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in Peverell in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (370), anti-social behaviour (105) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Peverell | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 819 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,801 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Peverell peaked in the year to August 2019 (901 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (644). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 819 | 59.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 816 | 59.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 804 | 58.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 644 | 46.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 655 | 47.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 757 | 54.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 901 | 65.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 839 | 60.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and vehicle crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 31 and violence and sexual offences rose from 300 to 370, while shoplifting fell from 85 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 52 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 370 | 26.8 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.0 | 8.5 | -67% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Peverell; the highest is St Peter and the Waterfront (394.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Eggbuckland (52.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peverell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | +50% |
| Ham | 1,326 | 87.9 | +48% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | +94% |
| Stoke | 1,724 | 125.4 | +111% |
| Eggbuckland | 680 | 52.1 | -12% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,941 | 394.6 | +565% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,583 | 107.5 | +81% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,743 | 116.8 | +97% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Peverell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alma Road” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alma Road | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Upper Knollys Terrace Lane | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Montpelier Road | 22 |
| On or near Outland Road | 21 |
| On or near Mutley Road | 19 |
| On or near Camilla Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Bowers Road | 15 |
Of the 714 crimes in Peverell with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 290 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Peverell has an estimated population of 13,801 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.3%, against 17.1%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peverell average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Peverell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peverell a safe place to live?
Peverell recorded 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,640th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Peverell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 370 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Peverell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peverell was almost unchanged on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 816 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peverell?
About 13,801 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peverell?
Peverell 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.