PL1 1DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1DT

PL1 1DT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.47 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1DT 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 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1DT, encompassing approximately 4736 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (147) incidents (48.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-46.00% decrease)

PL1 1DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

PL1 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14773.4748.48%
Anti-social behaviour6131.03-1.61%
Shoplifting2712.88-46.00%
Public order255.7013.64%
Criminal damage and arson205.28-23.08%
Other theft174.220.00%
Possession of weapons163.59300.00%
Drugs103.3811.11%
Other crime72.110.00%
Theft from the person71.48-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.48-22.22%
Bicycle theft21.480.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9967.568.79%
Anti-social behaviour6220.90-7.46%
Shoplifting5013.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson2610.5673.33%
Public order225.4937.50%
Other theft174.64-15.00%
Theft from the person93.5980.00%
Vehicle crime91.9028.57%
Drugs91.90-18.18%
Other crime71.90133.33%
Possession of weapons41.48-33.33%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Robbery10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9160.80-16.51%
Anti-social behaviour6719.21-17.28%
Shoplifting4014.1433.33%
Other theft208.4411.11%
Public order164.22-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson153.38114.29%
Drugs113.17-15.38%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Possession of weapons61.48-14.29%
Theft from the person51.27-28.57%
Robbery41.06100.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10965.026.86%
Anti-social behaviour8123.0122.73%
Shoplifting3017.100.00%
Public order226.33-4.35%
Other theft184.6420.00%
Drugs133.8018.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.74-69.57%
Vehicle crime71.4816.67%
Theft from the person71.480.00%
Possession of weapons71.48-22.22%
Robbery21.48100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10262.073.03%
Anti-social behaviour6621.531.54%
Shoplifting3013.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.33187.50%
Public order234.8627.78%
Other theft154.86-46.43%
Drugs113.1710.00%
Possession of weapons92.32200.00%
Vehicle crime61.9050.00%
Burglary51.2725.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-50.00%
Robbery10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.21-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9959.325.32%
Anti-social behaviour6520.90-17.72%
Other theft2813.7264.71%
Shoplifting255.9156.25%
Public order185.285.88%
Drugs103.8011.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.11-38.46%
Other crime61.69200.00%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Robbery40.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Theft from the person30.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.63-62.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9456.799300.00%
Anti-social behaviour7919.840.00%
Other theft1716.680.00%
Public order173.591600.00%
Shoplifting163.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.380.00%
Drugs92.740.00%
Possession of weapons81.900.00%
Theft from the person61.690.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 92.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024147
July 202499
June 202491
May 2024109
April 2024102
March 202499
February 202494
December 20231

A total of 481 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
July 202462
June 202467
May 202481
April 202466
March 202465
February 202479

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202426
June 202415
May 20247
April 202423
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202418
April 202415
March 202428
February 202417

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202422
June 202416
May 202422
April 202423
March 202418
February 202417
December 20231

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202450
June 202440
May 202430
April 202430
March 202425
February 202416

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total72
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Public order8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Princess Street Ope
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Notte Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Market Way
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Mayflower Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Citadel Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Flora Court
    Total6
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hastings Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Zion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Octagon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Belmont Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 29. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1