Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cot Hill area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Plympton Erle , and the 230th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cot Hill (PL7 1SF) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% lower than the Plympton Erle average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cot Hill (PL7 1SF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 31 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shopping Area (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Plympton Erle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Unicorn Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robert Adams Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marshall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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