Crime in Plympton Chaddlewood: statistics, rates and trends
364 crimes were recorded in Plympton Chaddlewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Plympton Chaddlewood at a glance
- Crime trends in Plympton Chaddlewood
- Types of crime in Plympton Chaddlewood
- Plympton Chaddlewood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plympton Chaddlewood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plympton Chaddlewood
- Population and deprivation in Plympton Chaddlewood
- Questions about crime in Plympton Chaddlewood
- About this data
364 crimes were recorded in Plympton Chaddlewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plympton Chaddlewood has the 3,264th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plympton Chaddlewood | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 364 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,181 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plympton Chaddlewood was highest in the year to July 2020 (409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (291). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 364 | 44.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 378 | 46.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 292 | 35.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 294 | 35.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 353 | 43.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 409 | 50.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 322 | 39.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 291 | 35.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plympton Chaddlewood 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 criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.7 | 0.85 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -44% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +62% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +17% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -44% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -56% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Plympton Chaddlewood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 55.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plympton Chaddlewood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plympton Chaddlewood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plympton Chaddlewood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plympton Chaddlewood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plympton Chaddlewood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 10 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 up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plympton Chaddlewood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plympton Chaddlewood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plympton Chaddlewood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 5 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plympton Chaddlewood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plympton Chaddlewood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plympton Chaddlewood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plympton Chaddlewood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plympton Chaddlewood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plympton Chaddlewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton Erle | 445 | 51.6 | +16% |
| Plympton St Mary | 496 | 39.6 | -11% |
| Plymstock Dunstone | 422 | 32.7 | -26% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | +143% |
| Moor View | 1,169 | 86.9 | +95% |
| Plymstock Radford | 752 | 51.6 | +16% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +165% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | +94% |
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 Plympton Chaddlewood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillcrest Close | 72 |
| On or near Westfield | 17 |
| On or near Edwards Drive | 17 |
| On or near Eight Acre Close | 15 |
| On or near Chelwood Grove | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Greenwood Park Close | 11 |
| On or near Downfield Drive | 9 |
| On or near Hickory Drive | 9 |
| On or near Lawn Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plympton Chaddlewood 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 | 157 | 43.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Plympton Chaddlewood has an estimated population of 8,181. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plympton Chaddlewood sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plympton Chaddlewood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Plympton Chaddlewood a safe place to live?
Plympton Chaddlewood recorded 44.5 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 Plympton Chaddlewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in Plympton Chaddlewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plympton Chaddlewood was down 4% on the year before: 364 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 378 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plympton Chaddlewood?
Plympton Chaddlewood 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 Plympton Chaddlewood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.