PL1 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1PW

PL1 1PW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.43 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1PW, encompassing approximately 5438 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (-5.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

PL1 1PW 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 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11154.43-5.93%
Anti-social behaviour5920.4115.69%
Shoplifting2910.8545.00%
Public order215.33-19.23%
Other theft213.8690.91%
Drugs163.8645.45%
Criminal damage and arson132.94-27.78%
Burglary72.39250.00%
Other crime61.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Theft from the person20.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.37-81.82%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11853.5125.53%
Anti-social behaviour5121.702.00%
Public order269.3813.04%
Shoplifting204.78-45.95%
Criminal damage and arson183.68-47.06%
Drugs113.31-15.38%
Other theft112.02-26.67%
Possession of weapons112.02120.00%
Other crime82.020.00%
Theft from the person61.470.00%
Vehicle crime61.10-40.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9455.16-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour5017.28-25.37%
Shoplifting379.198.82%
Criminal damage and arson346.80126.67%
Public order236.2535.29%
Other theft154.23-16.67%
Drugs132.7618.18%
Vehicle crime102.3942.86%
Other crime81.840.00%
Theft from the person61.4750.00%
Possession of weapons51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9652.04-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour6717.65-14.10%
Shoplifting3412.3213.33%
Other theft186.2520.00%
Public order173.31-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.13114.29%
Drugs112.76-8.33%
Vehicle crime72.0275.00%
Possession of weapons61.29-14.29%
Theft from the person41.10-42.86%
Burglary30.740.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11455.7110.68%
Anti-social behaviour7820.9613.04%
Shoplifting3014.343.45%
Public order205.52-20.00%
Other theft153.6825.00%
Drugs122.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-69.57%
Possession of weapons71.29-12.50%
Theft from the person71.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Burglary30.55-62.50%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

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 offences10354.068.42%
Anti-social behaviour6918.946.15%
Shoplifting2912.6911.54%
Public order255.3331.58%
Criminal damage and arson234.6053.33%
Other theft124.23-52.00%
Drugs92.21-10.00%
Burglary81.6533.33%
Possession of weapons81.47100.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.74-25.00%
Other crime10.55-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9553.14-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour6517.47-14.47%
Shoplifting2611.9573.33%
Other theft254.7866.67%
Public order194.6026.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.49-6.25%
Drugs102.7611.11%
Other crime61.84100.00%
Burglary61.100.00%
Theft from the person51.10-16.67%
Robbery50.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10050.569900.00%
Anti-social behaviour7618.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.970.00%
Other theft152.940.00%
Public order152.760.00%
Shoplifting152.760.00%
Drugs92.760.00%
Possession of weapons71.650.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Theft from the person61.100.00%
Robbery51.100.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

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 515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202451
July 202450
June 202467
May 202478
April 202469
March 202465
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 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202423
June 202417
May 202420
April 202425
March 202419
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 832 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 92.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024118
July 202494
June 202496
May 2024114
April 2024103
March 202495
February 2024100
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 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202434
June 202415
May 20247
April 202423
March 202415
February 202416

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

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415
April 202412
March 202425
February 202415

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 1PW 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. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1