Is Plymouth Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Plymouth

Safety rating

Safe
3.6 /5

Women living in Plymouth consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Plymouth consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 5 experiences

Safety rating:

3.6/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Plymouth?

Sana

Sana

I've lived in Plymouth for more than 2yrs now as an international student but I have never faced any issue related to safety at all. I walked home after my night shift and nothing ever happened to me. You will see some homeless people near the city centre and all but seriously no one has ever harmed me or anything.

Posted: May 24, 2025
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Kirsty

Kirsty

I've never had any issues and I've lived here all my life. I often get the late public transport and have had nights out and I've never had issues. it's like most other smaller city's there is a few cases of crime here and there but overall it's okay

Posted: March 23, 2025
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Plymouth is a safe city - use your common sense about where to go alone, especially after dark, and you’ll have a great time. There are safe places to visit day and night, safety patrols in central areas in case of emergency. People are friendly and helpful. Good transport systems; buses, trains, taxis.

Posted: January 25, 2025
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Jessica

Jessica

I've lived here many a year, as a teenager and as an adult. I've seen the occasional fight but never witnessed a stabbing or anything. I personally have never had anything more threatening happen than being cat-called.

Posted: April 26, 2024
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Sana

Sana

About Me

Hi I am Sana. I love to experience new cultures and all types of food. But unfortunately never got the chance to experience them locally by visiting a specific country. I want to start my journey as a solo traveler where I can visit new places and find new friends in all parts of the world. I hope I find a good community with Travel Ladies.

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Meghan

Meghan

About Me

Single mum of four, self employed so have lots of flexibility to travel. Looking to do short solo trips and find people happy to host! I love walking and exploring!

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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth safe?

Women living in Plymouth consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is Plymouth safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Plymouth consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Plymouth?

Women living in Plymouth consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5