Plymouth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Plymouth's crime rate in December 2024 was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the city 23.9% above the UK average of 7.1. This discrepancy underscores the area's unique position within the national crime profile, influenced by its coastal urban character and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (3.6 per 1,000) accounted for 40.5% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average by 41%. Anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.0 per 1,000) also showed marked disparities, being 49% and 89% above national rates respectively. These figures align with Plymouth's profile as a major urban centre with a vibrant nightlife and retail sector, factors that likely contribute to higher rates of violent and disorderly incidents. The month's seasonal context—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and party season—may have amplified certain trends, particularly in property crime and public order offences. However, the city's crime profile also reflects broader socioeconomic patterns, with drug-related offences (0.5 per 1,000) 108% above the UK average, suggesting challenges in addressing substance misuse and associated criminal activity. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK, the data reveals a combination of local conditions and national trends, requiring targeted interventions that address both immediate and structural factors.

December 2024 saw a 64.3% surge in theft from the person, rising from 14 to 23 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the festive season. Concurrently, drug-related crimes climbed by 22%, with 122 reports compared to 100 in November, a trend consistent with increased social mixing during the holiday period. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 62.5%, dropping from 16 to 6 cases, possibly linked to fewer cyclists during the winter months and reduced visibility in dark evenings. The city's violence and sexual offences rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents (40.5% of total crimes) remains 41% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.0 per 1,000) are 49% and 89% above national benchmarks respectively. These figures suggest that Plymouth's urban environment and seasonal dynamics—such as late-night retail activity and holiday crowds—continue to shape crime trends in ways that diverge from the UK norm.

Plymouth's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's 9.1 rate. This slight decline contrasts with the area's 23.9% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges compared to national trends. On a daily basis, 77 crimes were reported across the 31 days, a figure that underscores the regularity of incidents in a city with a population of 272,067. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents over the course of December—a statistic that places Plymouth's experience in context for local residents. While the rate has dipped slightly from November, the city's position relative to the UK average remains unchanged, suggesting that structural factors—such as urban density and seasonal activity—continue to influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even modest fluctuations in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions.