Crime in Stoke, Plymouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,724 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Plymouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 125.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke, Plymouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke, Plymouth
- Types of crime in Stoke, Plymouth
- Stoke, Plymouth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke, Plymouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke, Plymouth
- Demographics of Stoke, Plymouth
- Questions about crime in Stoke, Plymouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (747), anti-social behaviour (225) and criminal damage and arson (185) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stoke, Plymouth | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,724 | 29,802 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.4 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,747 | 272,067 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke, Plymouth peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,748 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,454). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,724 | 125.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,748 | 127.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,633 | 118.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,469 | 106.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,454 | 105.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,652 | 120.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,567 | 114.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,640 | 119.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 153 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 133 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoke, Plymouth recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (59% above the national rate) and other theft (55% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (47% below) and drugs (24% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 102 to 137 and other crime rose from 24 to 31, while shoplifting fell from 177 to 99 and drugs fell from 55 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 747 | 54.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 16.4 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 13.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 137 | 10.0 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Public order | 95 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoke, Plymouth; the highest is St Peter and the Waterfront (394.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Peverell (59.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke, Plymouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 2,945 | 177.0 | +41% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,941 | 394.6 | +215% |
| Ham | 1,326 | 87.9 | -30% |
| Peverell | 819 | 59.3 | -53% |
| Drake | 1,415 | 114.9 | -8% |
| Compton | 1,118 | 89.2 | -29% |
| St Budeaux | 1,254 | 94.7 | -24% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,743 | 116.8 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Stoke, Plymouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 147 |
| On or near Hotham Place | 66 |
| On or near Northesk Street | 56 |
| On or near St Barnabas Terrace | 45 |
| On or near Acre Place | 43 |
| On or near Maker View | 43 |
| On or near Nightclub | 40 |
| On or near Monroe Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Whittington Street | 37 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 36 |
Of the 1,499 crimes in Stoke, Plymouth with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 225 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 662 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 370 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 226 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Stoke, Plymouth has an estimated population of 13,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke, Plymouth average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoke, Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke, Plymouth a safe place to live?
Stoke, Plymouth recorded 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Stoke, Plymouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 747 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in Stoke, Plymouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke, Plymouth was down 1% on the year before: 1,724 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,748 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke, Plymouth?
About 13,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke, Plymouth?
Stoke, Plymouth 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.