PL1 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1QL

PL1 1QL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.40 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1QL 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 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1QL, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-41.18% decrease)

PL1 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 87
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

PL1 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11597.4027.78%
Anti-social behaviour4737.09-9.62%
Shoplifting3015.16-41.18%
Public order279.6822.73%
Other theft198.715.56%
Criminal damage and arson186.13-14.29%
Drugs135.8130.00%
Possession of weapons94.1912.50%
Theft from the person72.90-12.50%
Other crime52.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Robbery20.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9095.465.88%
Anti-social behaviour5229.03-20.00%
Shoplifting5116.772.00%
Public order2216.4510.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.105.00%
Other theft186.77-21.74%
Drugs105.81-16.67%
Theft from the person83.23166.67%
Possession of weapons82.5860.00%
Vehicle crime62.580.00%
Other crime51.94150.00%
Bicycle theft31.610.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8596.11-17.48%
Anti-social behaviour6527.41-10.96%
Shoplifting5020.9635.14%
Other theft2316.1335.29%
Criminal damage and arson207.4253.85%
Public order206.45-13.04%
Drugs126.45-14.29%
Vehicle crime63.87100.00%
Possession of weapons51.94150.00%
Robbery41.61100.00%
Theft from the person31.29-50.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10395.7924.10%
Anti-social behaviour7333.2217.74%
Shoplifting3723.542.78%
Public order2311.93-4.17%
Other theft177.42-15.00%
Drugs145.4855.56%
Criminal damage and arson134.52-40.91%
Theft from the person64.19500.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.65-60.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8388.6920.29%
Anti-social behaviour6226.770.00%
Shoplifting3620.009.09%
Public order2411.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson227.7457.14%
Other theft207.10-35.48%
Drugs96.45-47.06%
Burglary62.90-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Bicycle theft21.29-50.00%
Other crime10.65-85.71%
Theft from the person10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6989.01-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour6222.25-7.46%
Shoplifting3320.0017.86%
Other theft3110.6472.22%
Public order1810.0012.50%
Drugs175.81112.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.480.00%
Other crime74.52133.33%
Burglary72.260.00%
Possession of weapons52.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Theft from the person31.29-50.00%
Robbery20.97-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7581.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour6724.190.00%
Shoplifting2821.610.00%
Other theft189.030.00%
Public order165.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.160.00%
Drugs84.520.00%
Burglary72.580.00%
Theft from the person62.260.00%
Possession of weapons61.940.00%
Other crime31.940.00%
Robbery30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 88.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024115
July 202490
June 202485
May 2024103
April 202483
March 202469
February 202475

A total of 428 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202452
June 202465
May 202473
April 202462
March 202462
February 202467

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202421
June 202420
May 202413
April 202422
March 202414
February 202414

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202418
June 202423
May 202417
April 202420
March 202431
February 202418

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202451
June 202450
May 202437
April 202436
March 202433
February 202428

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202422
June 202420
May 202423
April 202424
March 202418
February 202416

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total87
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Public order10
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Old Town Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Market Way
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mayflower Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Hastings Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sherwell Arcade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Staddon Terrace Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Cobourg Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Claremont Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Saltash Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Higher Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Kirkby Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. North Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gloucester Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1