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Burglary Rates in St Peter and the Waterfront

Plymouth, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Peter and the Waterfront recorded 127 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 112% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

127

7.16 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

7,642

430.7 per 1,000 residents

112% above the UK average167% above the South West regional average

How does St Peter and the Waterfront rank?

Within Plymouth

1 of 20 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

95th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

12
12
7
15
14
9
7
9
12
13
5
12
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
2918
38%
Other Crime
1809
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
1508
20%
Shoplifting
689
9%
Drug Offences
304
4%
Burglary
127
2%
Vehicle Crime
120
2%
Theft from Person
85
1%
Robbery
82
1%

Property mix in St Peter and the Waterfront

Source: Census 2021 · 8,951 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 3%Terraced 12%Flats 84%

The most common property type in St Peter and the Waterfront is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Peter and the Waterfront homeowners

Most homes in St Peter and the Waterfront are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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