Crime Rates at West Hill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LQ

West Hill Road area has the 31st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson , and the 258th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around West Hill Road (PL4 7LQ) in the last 12 months was 115.3 per 1,000 residents and was 4.0% higher than the Efford and Lipson average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Hill Road (PL4 7LQ), the main crime hotspot is near Edgar Terrace. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.