PL1 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2QH

PL1 2QH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 83.02 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 918 crimes and a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2QH, encompassing approximately 3734 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (50.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (3.51% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)

PL1 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 51
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24

PL1 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12883.0250.59%
Anti-social behaviour5934.283.51%
Public order2215.8037.50%
Criminal damage and arson205.8981.82%
Shoplifting205.36-44.44%
Possession of weapons155.36400.00%
Other theft154.0225.00%
Drugs114.0210.00%
Theft from the person62.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.61-28.57%
Other crime41.34-20.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8568.5610.39%
Anti-social behaviour5722.767.55%
Shoplifting3615.2638.46%
Public order169.640.00%
Other theft124.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson113.21-21.43%
Drugs102.95-23.08%
Theft from the person92.68125.00%
Vehicle crime72.4116.67%
Other crime51.8766.67%
Burglary31.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7762.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour5320.62-22.06%
Shoplifting2614.1952.94%
Public order166.96-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson144.2875.00%
Other theft143.75-17.65%
Drugs133.758.33%
Possession of weapons63.4820.00%
Vehicle crime61.61-25.00%
Theft from the person41.61-33.33%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Robbery20.80-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8868.2911.39%
Anti-social behaviour6823.5715.25%
Public order1818.21-5.26%
Other theft174.8221.43%
Shoplifting174.5513.33%
Drugs124.550.00%
Vehicle crime83.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.14-46.67%
Theft from the person62.140.00%
Possession of weapons51.610.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7963.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5921.1634.09%
Public order1915.8018.75%
Shoplifting155.09-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson154.0266.67%
Other theft144.02-30.00%
Drugs123.7550.00%
Burglary63.21100.00%
Vehicle crime61.6150.00%
Possession of weapons51.61150.00%
Other crime31.34-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-50.00%
Robbery10.54-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7958.923.95%
Anti-social behaviour4421.160.00%
Other theft2011.7842.86%
Shoplifting195.3690.00%
Public order165.0923.08%
Criminal damage and arson94.280.00%
Drugs82.410.00%
Other crime52.14400.00%
Robbery51.3425.00%
Bicycle theft41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Theft from the person20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7651.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour4420.350.00%
Other theft1411.780.00%
Public order133.751200.00%
Shoplifting103.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.680.00%
Drugs82.410.00%
Possession of weapons52.140.00%
Theft from the person41.340.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202457
June 202453
May 202468
April 202459
March 202444
February 202444

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248

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

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 202419
March 202416
February 202413
December 20231

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 87.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024128
July 202485
June 202477
May 202488
April 202479
March 202479
February 202476

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202417
April 202414
March 202420
February 202414

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202436
June 202426
May 202417
April 202415
March 202419
February 202410

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Old Town Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hoe Road
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Princess Street Ope
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Notte Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hoe Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Cornwall Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Citadel Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hoegate Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 15. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Zion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Higher Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Palace Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sussex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Old George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1