PL1 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2HG

PL1 2HG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 362 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.90 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 918 crimes and a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2HG, encompassing approximately 3450 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (137) incidents (22.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (-12.66% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)

PL1 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 73
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

PL1 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137104.9022.32%
Anti-social behaviour6939.70-12.66%
Public order2919.9970.59%
Shoplifting278.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.8223.53%
Other theft196.0935.71%
Possession of weapons175.51466.67%
Drugs134.93-7.14%
Theft from the person83.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime82.3260.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Bicycle theft41.16100.00%
Other crime41.1633.33%
Robbery21.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11294.7617.89%
Anti-social behaviour7932.4619.70%
Shoplifting4522.892.27%
Public order1713.0421.43%
Criminal damage and arson174.9321.43%
Other theft144.93-6.67%
Drugs144.06-26.32%
Theft from the person104.06150.00%
Vehicle crime52.90-44.44%
Burglary41.45100.00%
Possession of weapons31.16-25.00%
Other crime30.87-25.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9584.62-14.41%
Anti-social behaviour6627.53-16.46%
Shoplifting4419.1337.50%
Drugs1912.75111.11%
Other theft155.51-28.57%
Public order144.35-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson144.06-6.67%
Vehicle crime94.06-18.18%
Possession of weapons42.61300.00%
Theft from the person41.16-42.86%
Other crime41.16300.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Robbery20.58-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11191.5718.09%
Anti-social behaviour7932.1736.21%
Shoplifting3222.8952.38%
Public order229.27-15.38%
Other theft216.385.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.09-21.05%
Vehicle crime114.3583.33%
Drugs93.19-25.00%
Theft from the person72.610.00%
Robbery32.0350.00%
Burglary30.87-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9479.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5827.249.43%
Public order2616.8162.50%
Shoplifting217.53-4.55%
Other theft206.09-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson195.8072.73%
Drugs125.5171.43%
Burglary83.4860.00%
Vehicle crime62.3250.00%
Possession of weapons41.74100.00%
Other crime31.16-40.00%
Robbery20.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9474.4711.90%
Anti-social behaviour5327.2415.22%
Other theft2715.3628.57%
Shoplifting227.820.00%
Public order166.3823.08%
Criminal damage and arson114.64-26.67%
Drugs73.19-12.50%
Robbery62.0350.00%
Other crime51.74400.00%
Burglary51.4566.67%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Theft from the person31.1650.00%
Possession of weapons20.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8465.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4624.340.00%
Shoplifting2213.330.00%
Other theft216.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.090.00%
Public order134.351200.00%
Drugs83.770.00%
Possession of weapons42.320.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 202479
June 202466
May 202479
April 202458
March 202453
February 202446

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 202419
March 202411
February 202415

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202417
June 202414
May 202422
April 202426
March 202416
February 202413
December 20231

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 103.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024137
July 2024112
June 202495
May 2024111
April 202494
March 202494
February 202484

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202414
June 202415
May 202421
April 202420
March 202427
February 202421

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202445
June 202444
May 202432
April 202421
March 202422
February 202422

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total73
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting9
    Public order9
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Old Town Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hoe Road
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Princess Street Ope
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Notte Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hoe Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Southside Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Citadel Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hoegate Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 15. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. White Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lambhay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vauxhall Quay
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Quay Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Basket Ope
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Zion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 27. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Castle Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lambhay Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Breton Side
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1