DRAKE CIRCUS, PL1 1QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1QH

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL1 1QH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 276 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.06 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1QH 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 1QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1QH, encompassing approximately 2279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)

PL1 1QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 94
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL1 1QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82121.06-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour6435.9736.17%
Shoplifting3528.0716.67%
Other theft1915.3511.76%
Public order188.33-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson177.906.25%
Drugs117.46-21.43%
Burglary84.82100.00%
Other crime63.5120.00%
Theft from the person42.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Robbery31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98127.206.52%
Anti-social behaviour4742.99-20.34%
Public order3320.6265.00%
Shoplifting3014.47-41.18%
Other theft1713.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.46-27.27%
Drugs147.0240.00%
Possession of weapons96.140.00%
Theft from the person83.95-11.11%
Other crime53.5125.00%
Vehicle crime42.19-20.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Robbery21.32100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92133.3413.58%
Anti-social behaviour5940.35-11.94%
Shoplifting5125.884.08%
Criminal damage and arson2222.3722.22%
Public order209.65-13.04%
Other theft178.77-22.73%
Drugs107.46-37.50%
Possession of weapons94.3980.00%
Theft from the person93.95350.00%
Vehicle crime53.9525.00%
Other crime42.190.00%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Burglary21.32-50.00%
Robbery10.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81130.71-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour6735.53-5.63%
Shoplifting4929.3928.95%
Public order2321.4921.05%
Other theft2210.0929.41%
Criminal damage and arson189.6520.00%
Drugs167.9060.00%
Possession of weapons57.02150.00%
Burglary42.190.00%
Other crime41.75300.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Robbery31.7550.00%
Theft from the person21.32-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96125.0121.52%
Anti-social behaviour7142.117.58%
Shoplifting3831.145.56%
Public order1916.67-13.64%
Other theft178.33-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson157.46-16.67%
Drugs106.5825.00%
Theft from the person54.39400.00%
Vehicle crime42.1933.33%
Burglary41.75-33.33%
Robbery21.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79116.6714.49%
Anti-social behaviour6634.6510.00%
Shoplifting3628.9512.50%
Public order2215.7922.22%
Other theft219.65-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson189.21100.00%
Drugs87.90-42.86%
Burglary63.510.00%
Possession of weapons42.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Other crime11.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69113.60-5.48%
Anti-social behaviour6030.27-6.25%
Shoplifting3226.3214.29%
Other theft3114.0472.22%
Public order1813.6012.50%
Drugs147.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.14-18.18%
Burglary63.95200.00%
Possession of weapons52.6325.00%
Other crime42.19300.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Robbery31.320.00%
Theft from the person21.32-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73102.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6432.020.00%
Shoplifting2828.070.00%
Other theft1812.280.00%
Public order167.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.020.00%
Drugs74.820.00%
Theft from the person53.070.00%
Possession of weapons42.190.00%
Robbery31.750.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202498
July 202492
June 202481
May 202496
April 202479
March 202469
February 202473

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
July 202420
June 202423
May 202419
April 202422
March 202418
February 202416

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202417
April 202421
March 202431
February 202418

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202447
July 202459
June 202467
May 202471
April 202466
March 202460
February 202464

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202422
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 20249
February 202411

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 299 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
July 202451
June 202449
May 202438
April 202436
March 202432
February 202428

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total94
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Anti-social behaviour24
    Shoplifting8
    Public order7
    Other theft7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 8. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 9. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 12. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Breton Side
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tin Lane
    Total1
    Public order1