Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Princess Avenue area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Plymstock Dunstone , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 835 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 Princess Avenue (PL9 9EN) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% lower than the Plymstock Dunstone average (36.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princess Avenue (PL9 9EN), the main crime hotspot is near Drake Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plymouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lippell Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hilldale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Drake Way | Under investigation |
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