Crime in Plymstock Radford: statistics, rates and trends
752 crimes were recorded in Plymstock Radford in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Plymstock Radford
- Questions about crime in Plymstock Radford
- About this data
752 crimes were recorded in Plymstock Radford in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 339 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plymstock Radford has the 2,957th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plymstock Radford | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 752 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,579 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plymstock Radford was highest in the year to July 2025 (842 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (667). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 752 | 51.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 842 | 57.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 667 | 45.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 679 | 46.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 737 | 50.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 826 | 56.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 773 | 53.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 755 | 51.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plymstock Radford 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 other theft (+48%) and public order (+37%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and other crime (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 23.3 | 0.68 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 8.7 | 0.57 | -39% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +48% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.1 | 0.25 | -69% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +27% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -17% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -55% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plymstock Radford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plymstock Radford recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plymstock Radford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plymstock Radford recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plymstock Radford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plymstock Radford recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plymstock Radford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plymstock Radford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plymstock Radford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plymstock Radford recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plymstock Radford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plymstock Radford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plymstock Radford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plymstock Radford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plymstock Radford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plymstock Radford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plymstock Radford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plymstock Radford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plymstock Radford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plymstock Radford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plymstock Radford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plymstock Radford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plymstock Radford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plymstock Radford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plymstock Radford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plymstock Radford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plymstock Radford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plymstock Radford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plymstock Radford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plymstock Radford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plymstock Radford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock Dunstone | 422 | 32.7 | -37% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | +128% |
| Efford and Lipson | 1,594 | 108.2 | +110% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | +116% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +653% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | +68% |
| Plympton Erle | 445 | 51.6 | +0% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | +16% |
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 Plymstock Radford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Ashery Drive | 22 |
| On or near Breakwater Road | 20 |
| On or near Stokingway Close | 17 |
| On or near Broxton Drive | 16 |
| On or near Drake Way | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plymstock Radford 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 | 291 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 127 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Plymstock Radford has an estimated population of 14,579. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plymstock Radford sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plymstock Radford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Plymstock Radford a safe place to live?
Plymstock Radford recorded 51.6 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 Plymstock Radford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Plymstock Radford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plymstock Radford was down 11% on the year before: 752 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 842 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plymstock Radford?
Plymstock Radford 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 Plymstock Radford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.