Plymouth
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Plymouth safe?
Crime in Plymouth is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Plymouth has 7.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Plymouth is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 5.5 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.1 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 9756 61%
- Criminal damage and arson 2116 13%
- Public order 1380 9%
- Other theft 1368 9%
- Shoplifting 1293 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Plymouth has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Plymouth has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 99%
- Some flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado No tornado risk zone here.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Plymouth.
PlymouthNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Plymouth?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Plymouth is currently Low.
How does crime in Plymouth compare with England?
Crime in Plymouth is about the same as the England rate. Plymouth has 7.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Plymouth is safe?
No. These figures are for Plymouth as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Plymouth?
This Plymouth page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report