Crime in Plymstock Radford: statistics, rates and trends
733 crimes were recorded in Plymstock Radford in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Plymstock Radford at a glance
- Crime trends in Plymstock Radford
- Types of crime in Plymstock Radford
- Plymstock Radford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plymstock Radford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plymstock Radford
- Demographics of Plymstock Radford
- Questions about crime in Plymstock Radford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (345), anti-social behaviour (114) and other theft (60) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Plymstock Radford | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 733 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.3 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,579 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Plymstock Radford peaked in the year to August 2025 (869 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (690). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 733 | 50.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 869 | 59.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 690 | 47.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 705 | 48.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 690 | 47.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 868 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 782 | 53.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 720 | 49.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 59 and violence and sexual offences rose from 283 to 345, while shoplifting fell from 98 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 223 to 114.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -71% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plymstock Radford; the highest is St Peter and the Waterfront (394.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Plymstock Dunstone (31.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plymstock Radford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Dunstone | 400 | 31.0 | -38% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,743 | 116.8 | +132% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,583 | 107.5 | +114% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | +128% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,941 | 394.6 | +685% |
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | +77% |
| Plympton Erle | 451 | 52.3 | +4% |
| Peverell | 819 | 59.3 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Plymstock Radford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Ashery Drive | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Breakwater Road | 21 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 19 |
| On or near Stokingway Close | 17 |
| On or near Horn Cross Road | 14 |
| On or near Billacombe Road | 13 |
Of the 619 crimes in Plymstock Radford with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 23.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Plymstock Radford has an estimated population of 14,579 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plymstock Radford average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Plymstock Radford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plymstock Radford a safe place to live?
Plymstock Radford recorded 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,016th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Plymstock Radford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Plymstock Radford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plymstock Radford was down 16% on the year before: 733 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 869 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plymstock Radford?
About 14,579 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plymstock Radford?
Plymstock Radford 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.