Total Crime Rate
29.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sherril Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone , and the 181st lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sherril Close (PL9 9DB) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sherril Close (PL9 9DB), the main crime hotspot is near Staddiscombe Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Goswela Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westhays Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tilly Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Steeple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hosford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steeple Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Winnow Close | Under investigation |
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