Plymouth Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Plymouth's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a stark imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the monthly tally. The overall crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents, 16.9% above the UK average, underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 40% of all reported incidents, a share that, while slightly lower than the UK average's 41%, is driven by a significantly higher per capita rate of 3.6 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 2.6. This suggests that factors specific to Plymouth, such as its urban density, coastal tourism, or socioeconomic dynamics, may be contributing to the elevated rates. Seasonal influences appear to play a role, as April's Easter period and spring weather likely increased outdoor activity, potentially correlating with the 24.7% rise in criminal damage and arson. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers (712 incidents), remain a concern, with shoplifting and other thefts showing mixed trends compared to UK averages. The city's violent crime rate is 41% above the UK average for this category, a disparity that could be linked to local challenges such as alcohol-related incidents or the impact of transient populations in certain areas. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the root causes of violent crime, while also maintaining vigilance over property-related offenses that show fluctuating trends.

April 2024 saw significant increases in criminal damage and arson (+24.7%, from 186 to 232), burglary (+19.0%, from 58 to 69), and shoplifting (+17.3%, from 110 to 129). These rises contrast with sharp declines in robbery (-47.4%, from 19 to 10) and theft from the person (-45.8%, from 24 to 13). Violent crimes, at 976 incidents, remain the largest category, contributing 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 41% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and increased public gatherings. Shoplifting rates in Plymouth are 25% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail security measures or differences in consumer behavior. The city's violent crime rate is significantly higher than the UK average for this category, a disparity that warrants further analysis of local policing strategies and community dynamics.

Plymouth's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.4% increase from March's 8.8. This places the city 16.9% above the UK average of 7.7, a consistent trend for the area. Daily crime figures show an average of 81 crimes reported each day in April, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a short timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a figure that underscores the density of crime in a city with a population of 272,067. This monthly exposure rate, while not extreme, suggests that residents face a higher-than-average risk of encountering crime compared to the UK as a whole. The increase in violent crime, which constitutes 40% of all reported incidents, may reflect seasonal factors such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity, though local patterns remain distinct from national trends.