Total Crime Rate
133.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Plymstock Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford , and the 209th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Plymstock Road (PL9 7NU) in the last 12 months was 133.8 per 1,000 residents and was 126.6% higher than the Plymstock Radford average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 180.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -45.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 59.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 183.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Plymstock Road (PL9 7NU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Drake Way, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Radford Park Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Plymstock Radford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Radford Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Drake Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Drake Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Drake Way | Under investigation |
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