Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL7 · Plymouth
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymstock has less crime — 68 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Plympton saw somewhat more crime than Plymstock in February 2026 (79 vs 68 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plympton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (7), while Plymstock has more Public order (11) and Burglary (6). 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, Plymstock recorded fewer crimes than Plympton — 68 vs 79 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Plymstock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plympton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Plymstock had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Plymstock recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 79).