Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Furzeacre Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Plympton Chaddlewood , and the 374th 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 Furzeacre Close (PL7 5DZ) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 220.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 220.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furzeacre Close (PL7 5DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Bridle Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Birchwood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Liddle Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridle Close | Under investigation |
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