Plymouth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Plymouth's October 2025 crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.8% increase over the UK average, highlighting a stark divergence in local crime patterns. The most striking anomaly is the 47.8% month-on-month rise in drug-related crimes, which now account for 3.9% of total incidents (99 cases). This surge contrasts sharply with the 12% decrease in burglary (49 cases) and 25% drop in vehicle crime (64 cases), suggesting shifting dynamics in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, representing 43.6% of all reported incidents (1,098 cases), with rates 50% above the UK average. This overrepresentation may partly explain the overall elevated rate, given the area's urban density and proximity to major transport hubs. Anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and criminal damage (7.9%) also exceed UK averages, potentially linked to seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween. While property crime remains relatively low (26.5% of total), the balance tilts heavily towards violent crime, a pattern consistent with Plymouth's status as a major coastal city with a mix of urban and suburban areas. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, clocks going back, and Halloween—may have amplified anti-social behaviour and public order incidents.

The most unexpected shift in October 2025 was the 47.8% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from 67 to 99 cases. This rise, which now places drug crimes 43% above the UK average, contrasts with the 25% decline in vehicle crime (64 cases) and 12.5% drop in burglary (49 cases). Violence and sexual offences (1,098 cases) remain the most prevalent category, with rates 50% above the UK average. This overrepresentation may be connected to Plymouth's urban core and high levels of transient populations. Meanwhile, shoplifting (125 cases) fell 21% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the month. The 41.7% increase in theft from the person (17 cases) is another notable trend, though the small absolute numbers mean this remains a minor category. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local policing efforts, seasonal factors, and broader socioeconomic conditions, with the drug crime surge demanding particular attention from authorities.

Plymouth's October 2025 crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.9% increase from the previous month's 8.8 per 1,000, marking the second consecutive month of rising rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 81 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 272,067. This rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with Plymouth's figure 20.8% higher. The local context—Plymouth's status as a major coastal city with a mix of urban and suburban areas—likely contributes to this disparity, as does the area's higher proportion of violent crime relative to the UK average. While some categories, like vehicle crime and burglary, show UK-average or below-average rates, the persistent elevation in violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted interventions. Residents should be aware that the current rate is the highest in the area's recent monthly history, though it remains below the peak recorded in late 2024.