Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abney Crescent area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 198th 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 Abney Crescent (PL6 6LH) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 68.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 9 cases , up 12.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 12.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abney Crescent (PL6 6LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Radar Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arley Close (6 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 | Oldlands Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roborough Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jodel Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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