Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL1 · Plymouth
964
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Plymouth has less crime — 237 vs 964 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 964 incidents compared to 237, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (100), while Plymouth has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 237 vs 964 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (237 vs 964).