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.
Is Plymouth City Centre (PL1) a safe area to live?
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. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for PL1.
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 1,050 crimes were recorded near PL1 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (422).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,050
- Violent Crime
- 422
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 174
- Shoplifting
- 128
- Criminal Damage Arson
- 85
- Other Theft
- 63
Approximate, for the PL1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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