Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymouth has less crime — 92 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymouth in February 2026 — 194 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Plymouth has more Public order (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 92 vs 194 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Plymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Public order. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 194).