Crime Rates at Apsley Road, Plymouth, PL4 6PJ

Apsley Road area has the 34th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton , and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 835 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 Apsley Road (PL4 6PJ) in the last 12 months was 53.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Compton average (93.8 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 187.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Apsley Road (PL4 6PJ), the main crime hotspot is near North Hill. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.