Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL3 · Plymouth
376
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL4 · Plymouth
911
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Plymouth has less crime — 376 vs 911 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 911 vs 376 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), 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 — 376 vs 911 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Plymouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (376 vs 911).