Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL6 · Plymouth
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Plymouth has less crime — 157 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded notably higher crime than Plymouth in April 2026 — 237 vs 157 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Plymouth has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 157 vs 237 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 Criminal damage & arson while Plymouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 237).