Crime Rates in PL1
Crime statistics for PL1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how PL1 compares.
How safe is Plymouth City Centre (PL1)?
PL1 covers Plymouth city centre and the Barbican harbour area, a major naval port on the Devon coast. The UK's 15th-largest city offers affordable waterfront property and is undergoing significant city-centre regeneration.
Which types of crime are most reported in PL1?
The checker above breaks PL1 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in PL1?
Enter a full PL1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
PL1 at a glance
Around 1,154 crimes were recorded near PL1 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (443).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,154
- Violent Crime
- 443
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 213
- Shoplifting
- 118
- Other Theft
- 88
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 80
Approximate, for the PL1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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