PL1 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1DU

PL1 1DU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.23 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 769 crimes and a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1DU, encompassing approximately 3299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-19.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-3.90% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)

PL1 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 92
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

PL1 1DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117101.23-19.31%
Anti-social behaviour7435.46-3.90%
Shoplifting4322.4322.86%
Other theft2513.0319.05%
Public order207.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson186.06-21.74%
Drugs115.46-15.38%
Other crime53.330.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Possession of weapons41.52-76.47%
Theft from the person41.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Robbery20.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145120.6322.88%
Anti-social behaviour7743.95-11.49%
Public order3523.3452.17%
Shoplifting3510.61-39.66%
Criminal damage and arson2310.610.00%
Other theft216.975.00%
Possession of weapons176.36112.50%
Drugs135.15-23.53%
Theft from the person103.94-16.67%
Burglary53.0366.67%
Bicycle theft51.5266.67%
Other crime51.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.52-28.57%
Robbery21.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118116.9915.69%
Anti-social behaviour8735.7616.00%
Shoplifting5826.3716.00%
Criminal damage and arson2317.589.52%
Public order236.974.55%
Other theft206.97-13.04%
Drugs176.06-5.56%
Theft from the person125.15200.00%
Possession of weapons83.6433.33%
Vehicle crime72.42-22.22%
Other crime52.1225.00%
Burglary31.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102103.05-19.69%
Anti-social behaviour7530.91-15.73%
Shoplifting5022.7342.86%
Other theft2315.159.52%
Public order226.97-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson216.6710.53%
Drugs186.3638.46%
Vehicle crime95.460.00%
Possession of weapons62.73100.00%
Burglary41.8233.33%
Theft from the person41.21-42.86%
Other crime41.21100.00%
Robbery21.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127107.5919.81%
Anti-social behaviour8938.4915.58%
Shoplifting3526.970.00%
Public order2410.61-17.24%
Other theft217.27-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson196.36-29.63%
Drugs135.76-7.14%
Vehicle crime93.9480.00%
Theft from the person72.73600.00%
Burglary32.12-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-25.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106102.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour7732.135.48%
Shoplifting3523.3425.00%
Public order2910.6131.82%
Criminal damage and arson278.7980.00%
Other theft228.18-29.03%
Drugs146.670.00%
Burglary104.2466.67%
Vehicle crime53.030.00%
Other crime41.52-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.21-25.00%
Theft from the person10.91-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10698.506.00%
Anti-social behaviour7332.135.80%
Other theft3122.1340.91%
Shoplifting289.4016.67%
Public order228.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson156.677.14%
Drugs144.5527.27%
Other crime74.24250.00%
Burglary62.1250.00%
Robbery61.82100.00%
Vehicle crime51.8266.67%
Theft from the person41.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.21300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10085.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour6930.310.00%
Shoplifting2420.910.00%
Other theft227.270.00%
Public order186.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.460.00%
Drugs114.240.00%
Theft from the person63.330.00%
Possession of weapons51.820.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 621 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202477
July 202487
June 202475
May 202489
April 202477
March 202473
February 202469

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202420
June 202423
May 202421
April 202422
March 202431
February 202422

A total of 921 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 115.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024145
July 2024118
June 2024102
May 2024127
April 2024106
March 2024106
February 2024100

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202435
July 202423
June 202422
May 202424
April 202429
March 202422
February 202418

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202423
June 202421
May 202419
April 202427
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202435
July 202458
June 202450
May 202435
April 202435
March 202428
February 202424

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 202418
May 202413
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total92
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft8
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 5. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 11. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 12. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2