Plymouth

Is Plymouth PL2 safe?

Covering wards: Stoke, Plymstock Radford, Peverell, Devonport, Ham

Thinking about moving to Plymouth PL2? Police recorded 336 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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February 2026 — PL2 area

Official UK Police data

336 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 158
Criminal damage & arson 40
Anti-social behaviour 37
Above the national average

This is a snapshot. The full report includes 24 months of trend data, outcome analysis, year-over-year comparison, and in-depth safety insights.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth PL2 safe to live in?

Plymouth PL2 recorded 336 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 158 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Plymouth PL2?

In February 2026, the top crime types in Plymouth PL2 were: Violence & sexual offences (158), Criminal damage & arson (40), and Anti-social behaviour (37). These accounted for 70% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Plymouth PL2 compare to the national average?

Plymouth PL2 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.

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