Plymouth vs Plympton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Plymouth

PL6 · Plymouth

92

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order11

Plympton

PL7 · Plymouth

79

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Shoplifting7

Plympton has less crime — 79 vs 92 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth or Plympton safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Plymouth and Plympton?

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).

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