PL1 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2NP

PL1 2NP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.29 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2NP, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

PL1 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12
  • Basket Ope with total crimes: 9
  • Hoe Road with total crimes: 7

PL1 2NP 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4364.29-18.87%
Anti-social behaviour2825.36-41.67%
Shoplifting1016.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.9014.29%
Other theft64.72-14.29%
Public order43.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons42.36-50.00%
Other crime22.360.00%
Drugs21.18-77.78%
Burglary11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5394.963.92%
Anti-social behaviour4831.2611.63%
Public order1028.310.00%
Drugs95.900.00%
Possession of weapons85.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.720.00%
Other theft74.13250.00%
Shoplifting74.13-36.36%
Burglary34.130.00%
Theft from the person31.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Bicycle theft21.770.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5187.2924.39%
Anti-social behaviour4330.0843.33%
Shoplifting1125.36175.00%
Public order106.49100.00%
Drugs95.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3175.00%
Theft from the person64.13500.00%
Burglary33.54200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Other theft21.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4161.34-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour3024.1811.11%
Drugs917.69800.00%
Public order55.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.95-60.00%
Shoplifting42.36300.00%
Other theft32.36-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4666.6558.62%
Anti-social behaviour2727.1335.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.9225.00%
Other theft105.90-9.09%
Vehicle crime75.90250.00%
Public order64.13-14.29%
Robbery13.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.59-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2956.03-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour2017.1017.65%
Other theft1111.80175.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.490.00%
Public order74.7240.00%
Drugs64.13100.00%
Burglary53.54400.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Robbery11.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3546.002.94%
Anti-social behaviour1720.6488.89%
Criminal damage and arson810.0314.29%
Public order54.72-28.57%
Other theft42.950.00%
Drugs32.360.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour920.050.00%
Public order75.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.130.00%
Other theft44.130.00%
Theft from the person12.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202453
July 202451
June 202441
May 202446
April 202429
March 202435
February 202434

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202448
July 202443
June 202430
May 202427
April 202420
March 202417
February 20249

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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

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 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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