PL1 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2BL

PL1 2BL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.81 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2BL, encompassing approximately 1860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-26.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-44.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

PL1 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 10
  • Basket Ope with total crimes: 9

PL1 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5268.81-26.76%
Anti-social behaviour2927.95-44.23%
Shoplifting1215.59-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.450.00%
Other theft84.84-20.00%
Public order44.30-69.23%
Possession of weapons42.15-50.00%
Drugs32.15-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71108.0522.41%
Anti-social behaviour5238.174.00%
Public order1327.958.33%
Shoplifting136.99-13.33%
Drugs116.9910.00%
Other theft105.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson95.38-18.18%
Possession of weapons84.84300.00%
Theft from the person44.30-33.33%
Burglary32.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.61100.00%
Robbery11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5897.3016.00%
Anti-social behaviour5031.1847.06%
Shoplifting1526.8887.50%
Public order128.0671.43%
Criminal damage and arson116.4557.14%
Drugs105.910.00%
Other theft75.3840.00%
Theft from the person63.76200.00%
Vehicle crime43.230.00%
Burglary32.15200.00%
Robbery21.61100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5072.03-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour3426.889.68%
Drugs1018.28400.00%
Shoplifting85.38700.00%
Public order74.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.76-30.00%
Other theft53.76-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.69-50.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5470.4238.46%
Anti-social behaviour3129.030.00%
Other theft1116.66-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.9111.11%
Public order85.38-11.11%
Vehicle crime84.30300.00%
Theft from the person24.300.00%
Drugs21.08-66.67%
Robbery11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3966.12-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour3120.9747.62%
Other theft1416.6655.56%
Criminal damage and arson97.530.00%
Public order94.8480.00%
Drugs64.84100.00%
Burglary53.23400.00%
Shoplifting32.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Other crime21.08-33.33%
Robbery11.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4654.3024.32%
Anti-social behaviour2124.7350.00%
Other theft911.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.8412.50%
Public order54.84-44.44%
Other crime32.690.00%
Drugs31.61200.00%
Robbery21.610.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3744.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour1419.890.00%
Public order97.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.840.00%
Other theft64.300.00%
Shoplifting23.230.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202471
July 202458
June 202450
May 202454
April 202439
March 202446
February 202437

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202452
July 202450
June 202434
May 202431
April 202431
March 202421
February 202414

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 202414
March 20249
February 20246

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

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 4. Hoe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Madeira Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lambhay Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. White Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1