Crime in Stoke, Plymouth: statistics, rates and trends
1,709 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Plymouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stoke, Plymouth
- Questions about crime in Stoke, Plymouth
- About this data
1,709 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Plymouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 737 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoke, Plymouth has the 770th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoke, Plymouth | Plymouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,709 | 29,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.3 | 109.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,747 | 272,067 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoke, Plymouth was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,796 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,461). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,709 | 124.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,796 | 130.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,551 | 112.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,461 | 106.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,482 | 107.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,675 | 121.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,543 | 112.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,635 | 118.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoke, Plymouth 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+42%) and other theft (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and burglary (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 737 | 53.6 | 1.57 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 16.5 | 1.08 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 12.5 | 1.84 | -11% |
| Other theft | 129 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 8.1 | 0.97 | -38% |
| Public order | 96 | 7.0 | 1.05 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.3 | 1.28 | +10% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.8 | 0.85 | -22% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +42% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.80 | +50% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoke, Plymouth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoke, Plymouth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoke, Plymouth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoke, Plymouth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoke, Plymouth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoke, Plymouth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoke, Plymouth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoke, Plymouth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoke, Plymouth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoke, Plymouth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoke, Plymouth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoke, Plymouth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoke, Plymouth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoke, Plymouth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoke, Plymouth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoke, Plymouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoke, Plymouth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke, Plymouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 2,906 | 174.6 | +40% |
| St Peter and the Waterfront | 7,816 | 388.4 | +212% |
| Ham | 1,348 | 89.4 | -28% |
| Peverell | 824 | 59.7 | -52% |
| Drake | 1,375 | 111.6 | -10% |
| Compton | 1,084 | 86.5 | -30% |
| St Budeaux | 1,256 | 94.9 | -24% |
| Sutton and Mount Gould | 1,757 | 117.7 | -5% |
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 Stoke, Plymouth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Northesk Street | 57 |
| On or near Hotham Place | 56 |
| On or near Maker View | 48 |
| On or near Acre Place | 43 |
| On or near St Barnabas Terrace | 40 |
| On or near Nightclub | 38 |
| On or near Whittington Street | 37 |
| On or near Monroe Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Devonport Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoke, Plymouth 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 | 655 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 372 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 227 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 12.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
Stoke, Plymouth has an estimated population of 13,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoke, Plymouth sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoke, Plymouth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Stoke, Plymouth a safe place to live?
Stoke, Plymouth recorded 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Stoke, Plymouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Stoke, Plymouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke, Plymouth was down 5% on the year before: 1,709 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,796 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoke, Plymouth?
Stoke, Plymouth 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 Stoke, Plymouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.