Total Crime Rate
14.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawson Grove area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Plymstock Radford , and the 66th 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 Lawson Grove (PL9 7QJ) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% lower than the Plymstock Radford average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawson Grove (PL9 7QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Pomphlett Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plymstock Radford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Honcray | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pomphlett Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Millway Place | Under investigation |
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