Crime Rates at The Heathers, Plymouth, PL6 7QS

The Heathers area has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bickleigh & Cornwood , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in South Hams .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Heathers (PL6 7QS) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% higher than the Bickleigh & Cornwood average (29.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Heathers (PL6 7QS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Drive, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ferndale Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.