Total Crime Rate
13.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aycliffe Gardens area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
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 Aycliffe Gardens (PL7 1YN) in the last 12 months was 13.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% lower than the Plympton Chaddlewood average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. 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 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aycliffe Gardens (PL7 1YN), the main crime hotspot is near Danum Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plympton Chaddlewood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowfield Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Danum Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Danum Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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