Plymouth vs Yealmpton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Plymouth

PL1 · Plymouth

777

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences296
  • Anti-social behaviour126
  • Shoplifting71

Yealmpton

PL8 · Devon

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Yealmpton has less crime — 1 vs 777 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Yealmpton in February 2026 — 777 incidents compared to 1, a 777.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Plymouth records significantly more (296 vs 1 incidents). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Yealmpton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Yealmpton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yealmpton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 1 vs 777 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Yealmpton is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Plymouth recorded 296 incidents of this type vs 1 in Yealmpton. Overall, Yealmpton had fewer total crimes (1 vs 777).

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