Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL16 · Devon
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL9 · Plymouth
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lifton has less crime — 5 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Plymstock recorded substantially more crime than Lifton in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 5, a 13.6x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lifton recorded fewer crimes than Plymstock — 5 vs 68 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Lifton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Lifton's top crime category was Public order (2 incidents) while Plymstock's was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.