Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL1 · Plymouth
777
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Plymouth has less crime — 194 vs 777 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymouth in February 2026 — 777 incidents compared to 194, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 194 vs 777 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 777).