Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Freshford Walk area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson , and the 216th 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 Freshford Walk (PL6 5QL) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Freshford Walk (PL6 5QL), the main crime hotspot is near Rydal Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Efford and Lipson| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bircham View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rydal Close | Under investigation |
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