PL1 2BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2BH

PL1 2BH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.53 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2BH 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 2BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2BH, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-15.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

PL1 2BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12

PL1 2BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8579.53-15.84%
Anti-social behaviour4931.30-19.67%
Shoplifting2218.0422.22%
Other theft138.10-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.79-14.29%
Public order114.42-42.11%
Drugs64.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.21-71.43%
Other crime41.47100.00%
Theft from the person31.47-57.14%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-75.00%
Robbery10.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101103.8410.99%
Anti-social behaviour6137.19-14.08%
Public order1922.4635.71%
Shoplifting187.00-37.93%
Other theft166.6345.45%
Criminal damage and arson145.890.00%
Possession of weapons145.16366.67%
Drugs125.169.09%
Vehicle crime84.42100.00%
Theft from the person72.95-22.22%
Burglary42.580.00%
Bicycle theft41.47100.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Other crime20.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9197.5819.74%
Anti-social behaviour7133.5129.09%
Shoplifting2926.1420.83%
Public order1410.687.69%
Criminal damage and arson145.1640.00%
Other theft115.16-8.33%
Drugs114.05-31.25%
Theft from the person94.05350.00%
Burglary43.31300.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.47-25.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7683.95-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour5527.98-5.17%
Shoplifting2420.25100.00%
Drugs168.84220.00%
Public order135.89-13.33%
Other theft124.79-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson104.42-9.09%
Vehicle crime93.68-10.00%
Possession of weapons43.31300.00%
Other crime41.47300.00%
Theft from the person21.47-50.00%
Robbery20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8583.2230.77%
Anti-social behaviour5831.3016.00%
Other theft1721.366.25%
Public order156.26-37.50%
Shoplifting125.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.42-26.67%
Vehicle crime104.05100.00%
Drugs53.68-50.00%
Theft from the person41.840.00%
Robbery31.4750.00%
Burglary31.10-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6578.06-5.80%
Anti-social behaviour5023.9335.14%
Public order2418.4184.62%
Other theft168.846.67%
Criminal damage and arson155.8987.50%
Shoplifting125.52-25.00%
Drugs104.42100.00%
Burglary73.6875.00%
Vehicle crime52.5866.67%
Other crime31.84-40.00%
Robbery21.10-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6968.1216.95%
Anti-social behaviour3725.4115.62%
Shoplifting1613.620.00%
Other theft155.8915.38%
Public order135.5218.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.79-38.46%
Other crime52.950.00%
Robbery51.8466.67%
Drugs51.8466.67%
Burglary41.84100.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Theft from the person21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5958.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3221.720.00%
Shoplifting1611.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.890.00%
Other theft134.790.00%
Public order114.790.00%
Possession of weapons44.050.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 78.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024101
July 202491
June 202476
May 202485
April 202465
March 202469
February 202459

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202461
July 202471
June 202455
May 202458
April 202450
March 202437
February 202432

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202414
June 202413
May 202415
April 202424
March 202413
February 202411

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 202417
April 202416
March 202415
February 202413

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202429
June 202424
May 202412
April 202412
March 202416
February 202416

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 2BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Hoe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1