Total Crime Rate
30.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastfield Crescent area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton , and the 194th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastfield Crescent (PL3 5JX) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Compton average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastfield Crescent (PL3 5JX), the main crime hotspot is near Brecon Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Compton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rigdale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brecon Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brecon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pearn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brecon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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