Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL4 · Plymouth
911
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Plymouth has less crime — 361 vs 911 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 911 incidents compared to 361, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Other theft (35), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (85). 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 — 361 vs 911 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (361 vs 911).