NEW GEORGE STREET, PL1 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 1RQ

NEW GEORGE STREET, PL1 1RQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 301 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.74 per 1,000 population. This PL1 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 1RQ, encompassing approximately 5305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (-13.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-6.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)

PL1 1RQ 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

NEW GEORGE STREET, PL1 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11856.74-13.87%
Anti-social behaviour5922.24-6.35%
Shoplifting3511.1259.09%
Other theft206.6066.67%
Public order193.77-29.63%
Drugs153.5836.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.83-45.45%
Burglary62.26500.00%
Other crime51.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.7550.00%
Theft from the person20.57-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.38-85.71%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13763.1533.01%
Anti-social behaviour6325.8214.55%
Public order2711.8812.50%
Criminal damage and arson225.09-35.29%
Shoplifting224.15-53.19%
Possession of weapons144.15180.00%
Other theft122.64-25.00%
Drugs112.26-21.43%
Other crime102.0725.00%
Theft from the person71.890.00%
Vehicle crime61.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.13100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10361.838.42%
Anti-social behaviour5519.42-15.38%
Shoplifting4710.3734.29%
Criminal damage and arson348.86112.50%
Public order246.4133.33%
Other theft164.52-11.11%
Drugs143.0240.00%
Vehicle crime102.6425.00%
Other crime81.890.00%
Theft from the person71.5140.00%
Possession of weapons51.32-16.67%
Robbery20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In June 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 offences9553.35-25.20%
Anti-social behaviour6517.91-17.72%
Shoplifting3512.2516.67%
Other theft186.6020.00%
Public order183.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson163.39100.00%
Drugs103.02-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.89166.67%
Possession of weapons61.51-25.00%
Theft from the person51.13-28.57%
Robbery30.940.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12760.7016.51%
Anti-social behaviour7923.9423.44%
Shoplifting3014.893.45%
Public order225.66-12.00%
Other theft154.1515.38%
Drugs142.8327.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.64-65.22%
Possession of weapons81.51-11.11%
Theft from the person71.51600.00%
Robbery31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10955.614.81%
Anti-social behaviour6420.55-1.54%
Shoplifting2912.0611.54%
Public order255.4731.58%
Criminal damage and arson234.7176.92%
Other theft134.34-45.83%
Drugs112.450.00%
Possession of weapons92.0780.00%
Burglary41.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.38-85.71%
Theft from the person10.19-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10455.98-6.31%
Anti-social behaviour6519.60-19.75%
Shoplifting2612.2573.33%
Other theft244.9050.00%
Public order194.5235.71%
Criminal damage and arson133.58-7.14%
Drugs112.4510.00%
Other crime72.07133.33%
Possession of weapons51.32-28.57%
Robbery50.940.00%
Burglary50.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.94400.00%
Theft from the person40.94-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.75300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11154.4811000.00%
Anti-social behaviour8120.920.00%
Other theft1615.270.00%
Shoplifting153.020.00%
Public order142.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.640.00%
Drugs102.640.00%
Possession of weapons71.890.00%
Burglary61.320.00%
Robbery51.130.00%
Theft from the person50.940.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 531 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202463
July 202455
June 202465
May 202479
April 202464
March 202465
February 202481

A total of 905 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 100.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024137
July 2024103
June 202495
May 2024127
April 2024109
March 2024104
February 2024111
December 20231

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
July 202447
June 202435
May 202430
April 202429
March 202426
February 202415

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202424
June 202418
May 202422
April 202425
March 202419
February 202414

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202434
June 202416
May 20248
April 202423
March 202413
February 202414

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202415
April 202413
March 202424
February 202416

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 1RQ 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. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other 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. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1