Total Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dunstone Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone , and the 71st 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 Dunstone Road (PL9 8RQ) in the last 12 months was 15.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.2% lower than the Plymstock Dunstone average (42.0 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 Other theft 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 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dunstone Road (PL9 8RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Dunstone Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Furzehatt Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunstone Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dolphin Square | Further action is not in the public interest |
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