PL1 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1NJ

PL1 1NJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 290 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.77 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1NJ, encompassing approximately 5601 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 1NJ area, explore the PL1 1NJ 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 (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

PL1 1NJ 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 1NJ 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 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11051.77-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour5919.6415.69%
Shoplifting2910.5345.00%
Other theft215.1861.54%
Public order193.75-24.00%
Drugs163.3923.08%
Criminal damage and arson122.86-36.84%
Burglary72.14133.33%
Other crime51.25-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.36-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12553.5632.98%
Anti-social behaviour5122.326.25%
Public order259.118.70%
Shoplifting204.46-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson193.57-42.42%
Drugs133.390.00%
Other theft132.328.33%
Possession of weapons102.32100.00%
Other crime71.79-12.50%
Theft from the person61.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-58.33%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9452.67-6.93%
Anti-social behaviour4816.78-33.33%
Shoplifting378.578.82%
Criminal damage and arson336.61120.00%
Public order235.8927.78%
Drugs134.1144.44%
Other theft122.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime122.14140.00%
Other crime82.140.00%
Theft from the person61.4350.00%
Possession of weapons51.07-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10151.77-12.17%
Anti-social behaviour7218.03-7.69%
Shoplifting3412.8513.33%
Other theft186.070.00%
Public order183.21-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson153.21114.29%
Drugs92.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Theft from the person40.89-33.33%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11555.3411.65%
Anti-social behaviour7820.5313.04%
Shoplifting3013.933.45%
Public order225.36-12.00%
Other theft183.9350.00%
Drugs123.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.14-69.57%
Possession of weapons71.25-12.50%
Theft from the person61.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Burglary40.71-50.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10352.4910.75%
Anti-social behaviour6918.397.81%
Shoplifting2912.3211.54%
Public order255.1847.06%
Criminal damage and arson234.4653.33%
Other theft124.11-52.00%
Drugs92.14-10.00%
Burglary81.6133.33%
Possession of weapons81.43100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Bicycle theft30.71-25.00%
Other crime10.54-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9350.17-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour6416.60-15.79%
Shoplifting2611.4373.33%
Other theft254.6478.57%
Public order174.4621.43%
Criminal damage and arson153.040.00%
Drugs102.680.00%
Other crime61.79100.00%
Burglary61.070.00%
Theft from the person51.07-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.89-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10248.9210100.00%
Anti-social behaviour7618.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.570.00%
Shoplifting152.680.00%
Other theft142.680.00%
Public order142.500.00%
Drugs102.500.00%
Possession of weapons71.790.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Theft from the person61.070.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 517 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202451
July 202448
June 202472
May 202478
April 202469
March 202464
February 202476

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202423
June 202418
May 202422
April 202425
March 202417
February 202414

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
July 202437
June 202434
May 202430
April 202429
March 202426
February 202415

A total of 844 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024125
July 202494
June 2024101
May 2024115
April 2024103
March 202493
February 2024102
December 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202433
June 202415
May 20247
April 202423
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 202425
February 202414

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 1NJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 8. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 12. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1