PL1 2PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2PB

PL1 2PB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.66 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2PB 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 2PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2PB, encompassing approximately 1858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL1 2PB 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 2PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.66-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour2017.76-56.52%
Shoplifting910.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.84-14.29%
Other theft43.23-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.15-50.00%
Public order21.61-66.67%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Drugs21.08-75.00%
Theft from the person11.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4976.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour4626.3635.29%
Drugs824.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3040.00%
Public order63.77-14.29%
Possession of weapons63.23500.00%
Shoplifting63.23-45.45%
Other theft53.23150.00%
Theft from the person32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4260.8055.56%
Anti-social behaviour3422.6047.83%
Shoplifting1118.29175.00%
Public order75.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.77150.00%
Drugs52.690.00%
Other theft22.69-33.33%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.283.85%
Anti-social behaviour2314.5327.78%
Drugs512.38400.00%
Public order52.6925.00%
Shoplifting42.69300.00%
Other theft32.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.9963.64%
Vehicle crime79.6875.00%
Other theft73.77-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.77-50.00%
Public order42.15-33.33%
Robbery12.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.2736.84%
Anti-social behaviour1113.99-8.33%
Other theft95.92350.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.84100.00%
Drugs74.30250.00%
Public order63.7750.00%
Burglary53.23400.00%
Vehicle crime42.69300.00%
Other crime32.1550.00%
Robbery21.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.3635.71%
Anti-social behaviour1210.2250.00%
Public order46.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-33.33%
Other crime22.150.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Drugs21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.300.00%
Public order53.230.00%
Other theft32.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202449
July 202442
June 202427
May 202426
April 202426
March 202419
February 202414

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202446
July 202434
June 202423
May 202418
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 2PB 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. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Madeira Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lambhay Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. White Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Zion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hoe Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Holyrood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elliot Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1