Total Crime Rate
18.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leatfield Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 95th 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 Leatfield Drive (PL6 5EZ) in the last 12 months was 18.7 per 1,000 residents and was 80.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leatfield Drive (PL6 5EZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Leatfield Drive, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Haweswater Close (7 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 | Ennerdale Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ennerdale Gardens | Under investigation |
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