Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL2 · Plymouth
361
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Plymouth has less crime — 237 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 361 vs 237 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Other theft (35), 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 361 incidents. That is 34% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (237 vs 361).