PL1 1PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1PB

PL1 1PB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 283 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.94 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1PB 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 1PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1PB, encompassing approximately 5246 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (-14.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

PL1 1PB 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 1PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10353.94-14.88%
Anti-social behaviour6019.6325.00%
Shoplifting2911.4445.00%
Other theft205.5381.82%
Public order193.81-20.83%
Drugs173.6254.55%
Criminal damage and arson113.24-26.67%
Burglary72.10133.33%
Other crime41.33-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons30.57-70.00%
Theft from the person20.57-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12154.1335.96%
Anti-social behaviour4823.060.00%
Public order249.159.09%
Shoplifting204.57-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson153.81-50.00%
Drugs112.86-15.38%
Other theft112.10-8.33%
Possession of weapons102.10100.00%
Other crime71.91-12.50%
Theft from the person61.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.14-58.33%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8954.51-7.29%
Anti-social behaviour4816.96-34.25%
Shoplifting379.158.82%
Criminal damage and arson307.05100.00%
Public order225.7222.22%
Drugs134.1944.44%
Other theft122.48-29.41%
Vehicle crime122.29200.00%
Other crime82.290.00%
Theft from the person61.52100.00%
Possession of weapons51.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9653.94-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour7318.30-3.95%
Shoplifting3413.9113.33%
Public order186.48-14.29%
Other theft173.4321.43%
Criminal damage and arson153.24150.00%
Drugs92.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Theft from the person30.76-50.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11156.4211.00%
Anti-social behaviour7621.1611.76%
Shoplifting3014.493.45%
Public order215.72-16.00%
Other theft144.0027.27%
Drugs122.6733.33%
Possession of weapons72.29-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-72.73%
Theft from the person61.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Burglary30.57-62.50%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10054.8917.65%
Anti-social behaviour6819.067.94%
Shoplifting2912.9611.54%
Public order255.5347.06%
Criminal damage and arson224.7646.67%
Other theft114.19-56.00%
Drugs92.100.00%
Burglary81.7233.33%
Possession of weapons81.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Other crime10.57-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8551.65-12.37%
Anti-social behaviour6316.20-14.86%
Shoplifting2612.0173.33%
Other theft254.9678.57%
Public order174.7613.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.247.14%
Drugs92.860.00%
Other crime61.72100.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Theft from the person51.14-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.95-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Robbery30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9750.709600.00%
Anti-social behaviour7418.490.00%
Public order1514.100.00%
Shoplifting152.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.860.00%
Other theft142.670.00%
Drugs92.670.00%
Possession of weapons71.720.00%
Burglary61.330.00%
Theft from the person61.140.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202448
July 202448
June 202473
May 202476
April 202468
March 202463
February 202474

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 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202422
June 202418
May 202421
April 202425
March 202417
February 202415

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 803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 89.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 2024121
July 202489
June 202496
May 2024111
April 2024100
March 202485
February 202497
December 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202430
June 202415
May 20246
April 202422
March 202415
February 202414

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 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 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 20243
May 20246
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202412
June 202417
May 202414
April 202411
March 202425
February 202414

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20244
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 1PB 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. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 11. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1