Plymouth vs Plymouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Plymouth

PL1 · Plymouth

964

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences401
  • Anti-social behaviour163
  • Shoplifting100

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting18

Plymouth has less crime — 157 vs 964 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 964 incidents compared to 157, a 6.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (401 vs 59 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Plymouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 157 vs 964 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Plymouth and Plymouth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Plymouth recorded 401 incidents of this type vs 59 in Plymouth. Overall, Plymouth had fewer total crimes (157 vs 964).

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