Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL4 · Plymouth
721
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymstock has less crime — 68 vs 721 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymstock in February 2026 — 721 incidents compared to 68, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (116) and Shoplifting (87), while Plymstock has more Public order (11) and Burglary (6). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Plymstock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 68 vs 721 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Plymstock had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 721).