Crime in Plymstock Dunstone: statistics, rates and trends
400 crimes were recorded in Plymstock Dunstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plymstock Dunstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Plymstock Dunstone
- Types of crime in Plymstock Dunstone
- Plymstock Dunstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plymstock Dunstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plymstock Dunstone
- Demographics of Plymstock Dunstone
- Questions about crime in Plymstock Dunstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (211), anti-social behaviour (43) and other theft (36) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,744th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Plymstock Dunstone | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 400 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.0 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,899 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Plymstock Dunstone peaked in the year to August 2025 (539 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (383). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 400 | 31.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 539 | 41.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 421 | 32.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 383 | 29.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 391 | 30.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 410 | 31.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 453 | 35.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 398 | 30.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and public order (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 109 to 43 and criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 16.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Plymstock Dunstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plymstock Dunstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Radford | 733 | 50.3 | +62% |
| Plympton Erle | 451 | 52.3 | +69% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,743 | 116.8 | +277% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,583 | 107.5 | +247% |
| Plympton St Mary | 490 | 39.1 | +26% |
| Plympton Chaddlewood | 356 | 43.5 | +40% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | +270% |
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | +188% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Plymstock Dunstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canis Mews” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canis Mews | 16 |
| On or near Renoir Close | 15 |
| On or near Southernway | 13 |
| On or near Broadland Lane | 12 |
| On or near Shortwood Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Staddiscombe Road | 11 |
| On or near Broadland Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Winnow Close | 10 |
| On or near Arnison Close | 9 |
| On or near South View | 9 |
Of the 357 crimes in Plymstock Dunstone with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Plymstock Dunstone has an estimated population of 12,899 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.8%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plymstock Dunstone average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Plymstock Dunstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plymstock Dunstone a safe place to live?
Plymstock Dunstone recorded 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,744th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Plymstock Dunstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Plymstock Dunstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plymstock Dunstone was down 26% on the year before: 400 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plymstock Dunstone?
About 12,899 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plymstock Dunstone?
Plymstock Dunstone 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.