CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2HU

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2HU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.11 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2HU, encompassing approximately 3252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-27.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

PL1 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8866.11-27.87%
Anti-social behaviour5027.06-18.03%
Shoplifting2015.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.15-26.67%
Public order103.38-44.44%
Other theft103.08-37.50%
Drugs73.08-30.00%
Other crime52.1566.67%
Possession of weapons41.54-73.33%
Burglary31.230.00%
Theft from the person20.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12291.3325.77%
Anti-social behaviour6137.52-10.29%
Public order1818.7612.50%
Other theft165.5477.78%
Criminal damage and arson154.9236.36%
Possession of weapons154.61400.00%
Shoplifting154.61-34.78%
Drugs104.610.00%
Theft from the person73.08-30.00%
Vehicle crime72.1575.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9779.3419.75%
Anti-social behaviour6829.8330.77%
Shoplifting2320.9143.75%
Public order167.0745.45%
Criminal damage and arson114.9210.00%
Theft from the person103.38233.33%
Drugs103.08-37.50%
Other theft93.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.77-50.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Possession of weapons30.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8167.04-7.95%
Anti-social behaviour5224.91-16.13%
Drugs1615.99128.57%
Shoplifting164.92100.00%
Other theft124.92-33.33%
Public order113.69-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.08-27.27%
Possession of weapons42.46300.00%
Theft from the person31.23-50.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Robbery20.92-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8872.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour6227.0629.17%
Other theft1819.0720.00%
Public order165.54-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime113.6957.14%
Shoplifting83.38-11.11%
Drugs72.46-30.00%
Theft from the person62.150.00%
Robbery31.8550.00%
Burglary20.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6664.27-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour4820.3037.14%
Public order2214.7669.23%
Criminal damage and arson186.7780.00%
Other theft155.547.14%
Drugs104.6166.67%
Shoplifting93.08-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.7775.00%
Burglary62.15100.00%
Other crime31.850.00%
Robbery20.92-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7657.5015.15%
Anti-social behaviour3523.37-2.78%
Other theft1410.7616.67%
Public order134.318.33%
Shoplifting134.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.00-9.09%
Drugs63.0820.00%
Robbery51.8566.67%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6650.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour3620.300.00%
Public order1211.071100.00%
Other theft123.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.690.00%
Shoplifting83.380.00%
Drugs52.460.00%
Possession of weapons41.540.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 684 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 85.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024122
July 202497
June 202481
May 202488
April 202466
March 202476
February 202466

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202461
July 202468
June 202452
May 202462
April 202448
March 202435
February 202436

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202411
May 202416
April 202422
March 202413
February 202412
December 20231

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20249
June 202412
May 202418
April 202415
March 202414
February 202412

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202412
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202423
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242

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 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hoe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1