Crime Rates at North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8JZ

North Hill area has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton , and the 367th 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 North Hill (PL4 8JZ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Hill (PL4 8JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 194 crimes here, including 56 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.