Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Totnes Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood , and the 258th 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 Totnes Close (PL7 2RN) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.2% lower than the Plympton Chaddlewood average (46.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Totnes Close (PL7 2RN), the main crime hotspot is near Edwards Drive. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 18 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 | Public order | Edwards Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hickory Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fern Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bellingham Crescent | Under investigation |
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