PL1 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2LR

PL1 2LR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.91 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2LR, encompassing approximately 1412 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-4.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL1 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basket Ope with total crimes: 9
  • Hoe Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hoe Street with total crimes: 7

PL1 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4372.91-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour2630.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson918.4150.00%
Other theft66.37-14.29%
Public order44.25-55.56%
Possession of weapons42.83-20.00%
Other crime32.830.00%
Burglary22.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Shoplifting21.42-60.00%
Drugs11.42-87.50%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4596.27-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour3931.865.41%
Public order927.6112.50%
Drugs86.37-11.11%
Other theft75.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons54.25150.00%
Shoplifting53.54400.00%
Burglary33.5450.00%
Theft from the person32.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Bicycle theft22.120.00%
Robbery11.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5396.2726.19%
Anti-social behaviour3737.5242.31%
Criminal damage and arson1026.19100.00%
Drugs97.080.00%
Public order86.37100.00%
Other theft45.660.00%
Theft from the person42.83300.00%
Vehicle crime32.83-25.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4274.33-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour2629.73-7.14%
Drugs918.41800.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.37-58.33%
Other theft43.54-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.83-50.00%
Public order42.83-20.00%
Shoplifting42.83300.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Possession of weapons21.42100.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4379.9959.26%
Anti-social behaviour2830.4447.37%
Criminal damage and arson1219.8271.43%
Other theft98.49-10.00%
Vehicle crime86.37300.00%
Public order55.66-44.44%
Burglary23.54-60.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2762.29-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour1919.1118.75%
Other theft1013.4566.67%
Public order97.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.37-22.22%
Burglary54.96400.00%
Drugs43.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Robbery11.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3152.38-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour1621.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.3350.00%
Other theft66.37100.00%
Public order64.2520.00%
Other crime24.250.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4146.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour829.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.660.00%
Public order54.250.00%
Other theft33.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202445
July 202453
June 202442
May 202443
April 202427
March 202431
February 202441

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202439
July 202437
June 202426
May 202428
April 202419
March 202416
February 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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