Safety in Plymouth

Plymouth in South West scores 58/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

29,610

Rate per 1,000

112.1

1-year trend

+13.3%

3-year trend

+58.5%

5-year trend

+11.8%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

233

Per 1,000 residents

0.9

Data last updated: 15 August 2026