Total Crime Rate
107.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Solar Crescent area has the 39th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Budshead , and the 273rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Solar Crescent (PL6 7FN) in the last 12 months was 107.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% higher 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 60.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 219.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Solar Crescent (PL6 7FN), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Towerfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eco Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Solar Crescent | Under investigation |
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