Total Crime Rate
79.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wellspring Place area has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone , and the 368th highest 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 Wellspring Place (PL9 8GN) in the last 12 months was 79.8 per 1,000 residents and was 90.2% higher than the Plymstock Dunstone average (42.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -53.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wellspring Place (PL9 8GN), the main crime hotspot is near Henry Avent Gardens. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plymstock Dunstone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Whimbrel Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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