Crime Rates at Harlech Close, Plymouth, PL3 5SL

Harlech Close area has the 29th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton , and the 389th highest 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 Harlech Close (PL3 5SL) in the last 12 months was 74.9 per 1,000 residents and was 25.5% lower than the Compton average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 425.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 71.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harlech Close (PL3 5SL), 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.