PL1 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2NU

PL1 2NU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.83 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2NU, encompassing approximately 807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL1 2NU 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
  • Citadel Ope with total crimes: 5

PL1 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1745.83-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour1221.06-42.86%
Possession of weapons314.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.72-25.00%
Public order13.72-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2284.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour2127.2510.53%
Drugs726.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.6733.33%
Shoplifting34.95200.00%
Public order23.72-50.00%
Other theft22.48100.00%
Possession of weapons22.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.480.00%
Burglary12.480.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2270.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour1927.2526.67%
Public order423.53100.00%
Drugs44.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9550.00%
Other theft13.720.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.3145.45%
Anti-social behaviour1519.820.00%
Drugs218.580.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.48-75.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1550.79275.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.58-21.43%
Vehicle crime413.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.95-40.00%
Public order23.72-50.00%
Other theft22.48-75.00%
Robbery12.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1452.0227.27%
Other theft817.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.19-55.56%
Public order44.95300.00%
Drugs24.950.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.9237.50%
Anti-social behaviour913.63350.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.15-20.00%
Other theft24.95100.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.910.00%
Public order26.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Other theft12.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202422
June 202416
May 202411
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202419
June 202415
May 202415
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 2NU 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. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Madeira Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lambhay Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Artillery Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. White Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1