Total Crime Rate
98.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bideford Walk area has the 37th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Efford and Lipson , and the 307th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bideford Walk (PL6 8PF) in the last 12 months was 98.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 ( -22.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bideford Walk (PL6 8PF), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 5 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Sports/Recreation Area | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bampton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Babbacombe Close | Under investigation |
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