PL1 1PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1PX

PL1 1PX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.99 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 918 crimes and a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1PX, encompassing approximately 6037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)

PL1 1PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 71
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

PL1 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14154.9934.29%
Anti-social behaviour5223.35-7.14%
Public order278.613.85%
Shoplifting224.47-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson213.64-36.36%
Other theft153.480.00%
Possession of weapons142.48180.00%
Drugs122.32-20.00%
Other crime91.990.00%
Theft from the person81.4933.33%
Vehicle crime61.33-57.14%
Burglary20.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10553.99-1.87%
Anti-social behaviour5617.39-26.32%
Shoplifting379.285.71%
Criminal damage and arson336.1383.33%
Public order265.4730.00%
Drugs154.3150.00%
Other theft152.48-21.05%
Vehicle crime142.48133.33%
Other crime92.32800.00%
Theft from the person61.4950.00%
Possession of weapons50.99-28.57%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10751.51-22.46%
Anti-social behaviour7617.72-12.64%
Shoplifting3512.5916.67%
Public order205.80-23.08%
Other theft193.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.1580.00%
Drugs102.98-37.50%
Possession of weapons71.66-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Theft from the person40.99-50.00%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Robbery30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13859.9618.97%
Anti-social behaviour8722.8626.09%
Shoplifting3014.413.45%
Public order264.9713.04%
Other theft194.3146.15%
Drugs163.1560.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.65-58.33%
Possession of weapons81.66-11.11%
Theft from the person81.33700.00%
Burglary61.33-14.29%
Other crime50.99400.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11651.1811.54%
Anti-social behaviour6919.210.00%
Shoplifting2911.437.41%
Criminal damage and arson244.8060.00%
Public order233.9821.05%
Other theft133.81-48.00%
Drugs102.15-9.09%
Possession of weapons91.6680.00%
Burglary71.4916.67%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-25.00%
Other crime10.50-85.71%
Theft from the person10.17-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10450.52-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour6917.23-15.85%
Shoplifting2711.4380.00%
Other theft254.4778.57%
Public order194.1411.76%
Criminal damage and arson153.15-6.25%
Drugs112.48-8.33%
Other crime71.82133.33%
Theft from the person61.160.00%
Burglary60.99-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft40.66300.00%
Robbery30.66-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11650.5211500.00%
Anti-social behaviour8219.210.00%
Public order1713.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.820.00%
Shoplifting152.650.00%
Other theft142.480.00%
Drugs122.320.00%
Possession of weapons81.990.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Theft from the person61.160.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 202456
June 202476
May 202487
April 202469
March 202469
February 202482

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202433
June 202418
May 202410
April 202424
March 202415
February 202416

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202426
June 202420
May 202426
April 202423
March 202419
February 202417

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202437
June 202435
May 202430
April 202429
March 202427
February 202415

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 828 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 103.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024141
July 2024105
June 2024107
May 2024138
April 2024116
March 2024104
February 2024116
December 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total71
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Public order8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Market Way
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wyndham Mews
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Market Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mayflower Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Cecil Cotts
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Flora Court
    Total6
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hastings Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Staddon Terrace Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Manor Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Martin Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Claremont Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Octagon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Belmont Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 29. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Frederick Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1