Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL7 · Plymouth
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plympton has less crime — 79 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth saw somewhat more crime than Plympton in February 2026 (92 vs 79 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), while Plympton has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Plympton recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 79 vs 92 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Plympton 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 Public order while Plympton had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Plympton recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 92).