Total Crime Rate
49.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chepstow Avenue area has the 60th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 323rd 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 Chepstow Avenue (PL6 7EW) in the last 12 months was 49.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chepstow Avenue (PL6 7EW), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Budshead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Boulter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eco Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Solar Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ingra Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Towerfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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