PL1 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1EU

PL1 1EU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.22 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1EU, encompassing approximately 5050 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-22.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)

PL1 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 80
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25

PL1 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11057.22-22.54%
Anti-social behaviour6021.78-6.25%
Shoplifting3511.8859.09%
Other theft196.9346.15%
Public order173.76-34.62%
Drugs133.3718.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.57-45.45%
Burglary62.38500.00%
Other crime51.19-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.99-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.9950.00%
Theft from the person20.59-71.43%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-93.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14267.7139.22%
Anti-social behaviour6428.1114.29%
Public order2612.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.15-33.33%
Shoplifting224.36-53.19%
Possession of weapons154.36275.00%
Other theft132.97-18.75%
Drugs112.57-15.38%
Other crime92.1812.50%
Theft from the person71.780.00%
Vehicle crime71.39-30.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10263.569.68%
Anti-social behaviour5620.20-11.11%
Shoplifting4711.0934.29%
Criminal damage and arson339.31200.00%
Public order206.5333.33%
Other theft163.96-15.79%
Drugs133.1744.44%
Vehicle crime102.5725.00%
Other crime81.980.00%
Theft from the person71.5840.00%
Possession of weapons41.39-20.00%
Robbery20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9353.46-23.14%
Anti-social behaviour6318.41-19.23%
Shoplifting3512.4716.67%
Other theft196.9318.75%
Public order153.76-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson112.9757.14%
Drugs92.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime81.7833.33%
Theft from the person51.58-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.99-37.50%
Robbery30.990.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12162.9614.15%
Anti-social behaviour7823.9625.81%
Shoplifting3015.443.45%
Public order225.94-8.33%
Other theft164.3614.29%
Drugs153.1736.36%
Possession of weapons82.97-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.58-72.00%
Theft from the person71.39600.00%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Robbery31.190.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10658.418.16%
Anti-social behaviour6220.99-1.59%
Shoplifting2912.2816.00%
Criminal damage and arson255.74127.27%
Public order244.9526.32%
Other theft144.75-44.00%
Drugs112.770.00%
Possession of weapons92.18125.00%
Vehicle crime61.780.00%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Other crime20.79-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9856.63-4.85%
Anti-social behaviour6319.40-23.17%
Other theft2512.4766.67%
Shoplifting254.9578.57%
Public order194.9535.71%
Drugs113.7610.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.18-15.38%
Other crime72.18133.33%
Vehicle crime61.39500.00%
Burglary51.19-16.67%
Theft from the person40.99-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.79-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.79300.00%
Robbery40.79-20.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10355.2410200.00%
Anti-social behaviour8220.390.00%
Other theft1516.240.00%
Public order142.971300.00%
Shoplifting142.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.770.00%
Drugs102.570.00%
Possession of weapons71.980.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Robbery51.190.00%
Theft from the person50.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 offences10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 528 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202464
July 202456
June 202463
May 202478
April 202462
March 202463
February 202482

A total of 876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 97.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024142
July 2024102
June 202493
May 2024121
April 2024106
March 202498
February 2024103
December 20231

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 202415
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410

A total of 237 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
July 202447
June 202435
May 202430
April 202429
March 202425
February 202414

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202420
June 202415
May 202422
April 202424
March 202419
February 202414
December 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202433
June 202411
May 20247
April 202425
March 202411
February 202413

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202416
June 202419
May 202416
April 202414
March 202425
February 202415

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202415
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total80
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Burglary5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1