PL1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2BJ

PL1 2BJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.35 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 2BJ area, explore the PL1 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (-17.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-7.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (17.14% increase)

PL1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 92
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

PL1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12296.35-17.57%
Anti-social behaviour7135.19-7.79%
Shoplifting4120.4817.14%
Other theft2511.8319.05%
Criminal damage and arson207.21-9.09%
Public order195.77-44.12%
Drugs115.48-21.43%
Other crime53.170.00%
Possession of weapons41.44-76.47%
Theft from the person41.15-60.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Bicycle theft31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-57.14%
Robbery20.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148115.6723.33%
Anti-social behaviour7742.69-10.47%
Shoplifting3522.21-38.60%
Public order3410.1041.67%
Criminal damage and arson229.810.00%
Other theft216.3510.53%
Possession of weapons176.06112.50%
Drugs144.90-22.22%
Theft from the person104.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.880.00%
Bicycle theft52.02150.00%
Other crime51.440.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Robbery21.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120111.0616.50%
Anti-social behaviour8634.6214.67%
Shoplifting5724.8114.00%
Public order2416.449.09%
Criminal damage and arson226.924.76%
Other theft196.35-17.39%
Drugs185.48-5.26%
Theft from the person125.19200.00%
Possession of weapons83.4633.33%
Vehicle crime72.31-22.22%
Other crime52.0225.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10398.37-20.16%
Anti-social behaviour7529.71-15.73%
Shoplifting5021.6342.86%
Other theft2314.424.55%
Public order226.63-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson216.350.00%
Drugs196.0646.15%
Vehicle crime95.48-18.18%
Possession of weapons62.60100.00%
Theft from the person41.73-42.86%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Robbery20.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129105.0019.44%
Anti-social behaviour8937.2123.61%
Shoplifting3525.676.06%
Public order2610.10-10.34%
Other theft227.504.76%
Criminal damage and arson216.35-12.50%
Drugs136.06-13.33%
Vehicle crime113.7583.33%
Theft from the person73.17600.00%
Burglary32.02-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.87-40.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10895.48-0.92%
Anti-social behaviour7231.150.00%
Shoplifting3320.7717.86%
Public order299.5231.82%
Criminal damage and arson248.3771.43%
Other theft216.92-34.38%
Drugs156.0615.38%
Burglary84.3360.00%
Vehicle crime62.3120.00%
Possession of weapons51.7325.00%
Other crime41.44-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.15-25.00%
Robbery20.87-66.67%
Theft from the person10.58-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10993.7510.10%
Anti-social behaviour7231.447.46%
Other theft3220.7745.45%
Shoplifting289.2316.67%
Public order228.0822.22%
Criminal damage and arson146.350.00%
Drugs134.0418.18%
Other crime73.75600.00%
Robbery62.0250.00%
Burglary51.7325.00%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Theft from the person41.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.15-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.15300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9980.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour6728.560.00%
Shoplifting2419.330.00%
Other theft226.920.00%
Public order186.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.190.00%
Drugs114.040.00%
Theft from the person63.170.00%
Possession of weapons51.730.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202477
July 202486
June 202475
May 202489
April 202472
March 202472
February 202467

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202419
June 202423
May 202422
April 202421
March 202432
February 202422

A total of 938 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 117.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024148
July 2024120
June 2024103
May 2024129
April 2024108
March 2024109
February 202499

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202434
July 202424
June 202422
May 202426
April 202429
March 202422
February 202418

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202422
June 202421
May 202421
April 202424
March 202414
February 202414

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202435
July 202457
June 202450
May 202435
April 202433
March 202428
February 202424

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202418
June 202419
May 202413
April 202415
March 202413
February 202411

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total92
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft8
    Public order7
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 11. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 12. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 17. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1