Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL5 · Plymouth
237
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
PL8 · Devon
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yealmpton has less crime — 3 vs 237 incidents in April 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Yealmpton in April 2026 — 237 incidents compared to 3, a 79.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Yealmpton has more Other theft (1). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Yealmpton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Yealmpton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 3 vs 237 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Yealmpton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Yealmpton had more Other theft. Overall, Yealmpton recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 237).