Crime Rates at Ernesettle Green, Plymouth, PL5 2SU

Ernesettle Green area has the 7th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 78th 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 Ernesettle Green (PL5 2SU) in the last 12 months was 243.4 per 1,000 residents and was 151.2% higher than the Budshead average (96.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 63 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -41.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 73 (≈ 161.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 52.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ernesettle Green (PL5 2SU), the main crime hotspot is near Martlesham Place. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.