THE ESPLANADE, PL1 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2PJ

THE ESPLANADE, PL1 2PJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.27 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2PJ, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-39.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

PL1 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE ESPLANADE, PL1 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.27-39.73%
Anti-social behaviour2314.38-41.03%
Shoplifting107.51233.33%
Other theft83.2760.00%
Public order62.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.96-50.00%
Drugs61.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7353.9146.00%
Anti-social behaviour3923.855.41%
Criminal damage and arson1212.74200.00%
Public order103.9211.11%
Possession of weapons83.27700.00%
Drugs62.6120.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Theft from the person31.63-25.00%
Shoplifting30.98-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5043.4656.25%
Anti-social behaviour3716.3494.74%
Shoplifting1112.09175.00%
Public order93.59125.00%
Other theft52.94-16.67%
Drugs51.63-50.00%
Theft from the person41.63100.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-42.86%
Burglary21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.41-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour1910.46-29.63%
Drugs106.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2740.00%
Other theft62.29-45.45%
Public order41.96-55.56%
Shoplifting41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Theft from the person21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.946.06%
Anti-social behaviour2711.4442.11%
Other theft118.8257.14%
Drugs103.590.00%
Public order93.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.31-25.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3334.31-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour1910.7835.71%
Drugs106.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.27200.00%
Other theft72.94-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.2950.00%
Burglary51.9666.67%
Public order51.63-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.63300.00%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.0811.76%
Anti-social behaviour1412.427.69%
Other theft104.5711.11%
Public order73.2740.00%
Drugs42.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.110.00%
Other theft94.250.00%
Drugs62.940.00%
Public order51.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202439
July 202437
June 202419
May 202427
April 202419
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202473
July 202450
June 202432
May 202435
April 202433
March 202438
February 202434

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Eddystone Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Zion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hoe Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1