PL1 2EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2EN

PL1 2EN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.40 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2EN 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 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2EN, encompassing approximately 3648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 2EN area, explore the PL1 2EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL1 2EN area, visit the PL1 2EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-32.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)

PL1 2EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

PL1 2EN 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 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8561.40-32.54%
Anti-social behaviour5023.30-10.71%
Shoplifting3013.7157.89%
Other theft148.22-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.84-42.11%
Public order103.02-50.00%
Drugs82.74-20.00%
Other crime42.1933.33%
Vehicle crime31.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-85.71%
Theft from the person20.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12681.9634.04%
Anti-social behaviour5634.54-9.68%
Public order2015.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.4846.15%
Shoplifting195.21-40.62%
Other theft155.2166.67%
Possession of weapons144.11600.00%
Drugs103.84-9.09%
Theft from the person62.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.64-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.3750.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9472.0934.29%
Anti-social behaviour6225.7714.81%
Shoplifting3217.0039.13%
Public order168.7745.45%
Criminal damage and arson134.3930.00%
Drugs113.56-15.38%
Other theft93.02-10.00%
Theft from the person92.47125.00%
Vehicle crime62.47-14.29%
Burglary31.640.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7057.84-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour5419.19-18.18%
Shoplifting2314.8035.29%
Drugs136.308.33%
Public order113.56-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.0225.00%
Other theft102.74-41.18%
Vehicle crime72.74-30.00%
Possession of weapons41.9233.33%
Theft from the person41.10-33.33%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Robbery20.82-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8467.7110.53%
Anti-social behaviour6623.0326.92%
Other theft1718.096.25%
Public order174.66-15.00%
Shoplifting174.6621.43%
Drugs124.669.09%
Vehicle crime103.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.74-50.00%
Theft from the person62.190.00%
Robbery31.64200.00%
Possession of weapons30.82-40.00%
Burglary20.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7662.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour5220.8330.00%
Public order2014.2542.86%
Other theft165.48-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson164.39128.57%
Shoplifting144.39-17.65%
Drugs113.8437.50%
Burglary63.02100.00%
Vehicle crime61.6450.00%
Possession of weapons51.64150.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.27-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7655.927.04%
Anti-social behaviour4020.832.56%
Other theft1910.9635.71%
Shoplifting175.2170.00%
Public order144.6627.27%
Drugs83.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19-30.00%
Robbery61.9250.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Theft from the person30.8250.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7149.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour3919.460.00%
Other theft1410.690.00%
Public order113.841000.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.020.00%
Shoplifting102.740.00%
Drugs82.740.00%
Possession of weapons52.190.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202456
July 202462
June 202454
May 202466
April 202452
March 202440
February 202439

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202416
June 202411
May 202417
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
December 20231

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 85.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024126
July 202494
June 202470
May 202484
April 202476
March 202476
February 202471

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 202417
April 202416
March 202419
February 202414

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202413
June 202410
May 20248
April 202416
March 20247
February 202410

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 202432
June 202423
May 202417
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 7. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 8. Hoe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1