Crime in Peverell: statistics, rates and trends
824 crimes were recorded in Peverell in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Peverell at a glance
- Crime trends in Peverell
- Types of crime in Peverell
- Peverell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Peverell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peverell
- Population and deprivation in Peverell
- Questions about crime in Peverell
- About this data
824 crimes were recorded in Peverell in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 368 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Peverell has the 2,607th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Peverell | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 824 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,801 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Peverell was highest in the year to July 2019 (914 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (649). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 824 | 59.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 842 | 61.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 743 | 53.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 649 | 47.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 661 | 47.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 749 | 54.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 914 | 66.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 834 | 60.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Peverell 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. The largest increases were in public order (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-66%) and vehicle crime (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 26.7 | 0.78 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -6% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.6 | 0.71 | -20% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -66% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -5% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.60 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +100% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Peverell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Peverell recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Peverell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Peverell recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Peverell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Peverell recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Peverell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Peverell recorded 63 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 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Peverell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Peverell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Peverell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Peverell recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Peverell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Peverell recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Peverell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Peverell recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Peverell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Peverell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Peverell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Peverell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Peverell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Peverell recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Peverell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Peverell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Peverell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Peverell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Peverell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Peverell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Peverell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Peverell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peverell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | +45% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | +50% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | +87% |
| Stoke | 1,709 | 124.3 | +108% |
| Eggbuckland | 688 | 52.7 | -12% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +550% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | +81% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +97% |
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 Peverell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alma Road | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Upper Knollys Terrace Lane | 57 |
| On or near Outland Road | 23 |
| On or near Mutley Road | 19 |
| On or near Montpelier Road | 18 |
| On or near Camilla Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Bowers Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Peverell 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 | 294 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Peverell has an estimated population of 13,801. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Peverell sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Peverell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Peverell a safe place to live?
Peverell recorded 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Peverell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Peverell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peverell was down 2% on the year before: 824 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 842 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Peverell?
Peverell 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 Peverell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.