Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL1 · Plymouth
781
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
PL6 · Plymouth
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Plymouth has less crime — 92 vs 781 incidents in February 2026.
Plymouth recorded substantially more crime than Plymouth in February 2026 — 781 incidents compared to 92, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Plymouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Plymouth has more Public order (11). Plymouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Plymouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Plymouth recorded fewer crimes than Plymouth — 92 vs 781 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Plymouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Plymouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Plymouth had more Public order. Overall, Plymouth recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 781).