Total Crime Rate
66.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Frobisher Approach area has the 69th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 411th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Frobisher Approach (PL5 3UZ) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.9% lower 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 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 53.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Frobisher Approach (PL5 3UZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kipling Gardens, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ramsey Gardens (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Budshead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bulwark Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ramsey Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sedley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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