Crime Rates at James Street, Plymouth, PL1 4GN

James Street area has the 14th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport , and the 88th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around James Street (PL1 4GN) in the last 12 months was 230.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% higher than the Devonport average (154.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 99.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 29.4% ).

In the area around James Street (PL1 4GN), the main crime hotspot is near Princes Street. Police recorded 159 crimes here, including 92 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.