PL1 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1BA

PL1 1BA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.78 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 918 crimes and a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1BA, encompassing approximately 2397 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 1BA area, explore the PL1 1BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL1 1BA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 83
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

PL1 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99121.7813.79%
Anti-social behaviour4541.29-25.00%
Public order3418.77100.00%
Shoplifting3014.18-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson1712.51-29.17%
Other theft177.090.00%
Drugs147.0940.00%
Theft from the person95.840.00%
Possession of weapons83.75-11.11%
Burglary63.34200.00%
Other crime52.5025.00%
Vehicle crime32.09-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87124.696.10%
Anti-social behaviour6036.28-10.45%
Shoplifting5125.024.08%
Criminal damage and arson2421.2733.33%
Public order1710.01-26.09%
Other theft177.09-22.73%
Drugs107.09-41.18%
Possession of weapons94.1780.00%
Theft from the person93.75350.00%
Vehicle crime53.75-16.67%
Other crime42.0933.33%
Bicycle theft31.670.00%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Robbery10.83-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82125.53-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour6734.20-10.67%
Shoplifting4927.9432.43%
Public order2320.4315.00%
Other theft229.5922.22%
Criminal damage and arson189.1712.50%
Drugs177.5188.89%
Vehicle crime67.0950.00%
Possession of weapons52.50150.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Robbery31.2550.00%
Theft from the person21.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98122.1918.07%
Anti-social behaviour7540.8711.94%
Shoplifting3731.282.78%
Public order2015.43-9.09%
Other theft188.34-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.51-27.27%
Drugs96.670.00%
Theft from the person63.75500.00%
Vehicle crime42.5033.33%
Burglary41.67-33.33%
Robbery21.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83115.1020.29%
Anti-social behaviour6734.6113.56%
Shoplifting3627.9412.50%
Public order2215.0122.22%
Criminal damage and arson229.1783.33%
Other theft209.17-37.50%
Drugs98.34-35.71%
Burglary63.750.00%
Possession of weapons52.5025.00%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Other crime11.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69108.85-10.39%
Anti-social behaviour5928.78-9.23%
Other theft3224.6160.00%
Shoplifting3213.3514.29%
Public order1813.3512.50%
Drugs147.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.840.00%
Burglary65.00200.00%
Other crime42.50100.00%
Possession of weapons41.670.00%
Robbery31.670.00%
Theft from the person31.25-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77101.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour6532.110.00%
Shoplifting2827.110.00%
Other theft2011.680.00%
Public order168.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.670.00%
Drugs85.000.00%
Theft from the person53.340.00%
Possession of weapons42.090.00%
Robbery31.670.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 62.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202460
June 202467
May 202475
April 202467
March 202459
February 202465

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202417
June 202423
May 202420
April 202422
March 202418
February 202416

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 202487
June 202482
May 202498
April 202483
March 202469
February 202477

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202424
June 202418
May 202416
April 202422
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202418
April 202420
March 202432
February 202420

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202451
June 202449
May 202437
April 202436
March 202432
February 202428

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202410
June 202417
May 20249
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total83
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Public order10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Old Town Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Market Way
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mayflower Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Moon Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sherwell Arcade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Cobourg Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mount Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saltash Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Breton Side
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Looe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. How Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Hick'S Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Higher Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Palace Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kirkby Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. North Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Regent Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1