PL1 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2RL

PL1 2RL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.49 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2RL, encompassing approximately 3073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 2RL area, explore the PL1 2RL 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 (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

PL1 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12
  • Hoe Road with total crimes: 7

PL1 2RL 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.49-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour2114.31-44.74%
Other theft96.83125.00%
Shoplifting92.93350.00%
Drugs62.93-14.29%
Public order51.95-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6850.7547.83%
Anti-social behaviour3822.1222.58%
Criminal damage and arson1212.36200.00%
Public order93.900.00%
Possession of weapons82.930.00%
Drugs72.60133.33%
Other theft42.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-25.00%
Theft from the person20.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-81.82%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4639.0476.92%
Anti-social behaviour3114.9782.35%
Shoplifting1110.09450.00%
Public order93.58350.00%
Other theft52.93-16.67%
Theft from the person41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-33.33%
Drugs31.30-70.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.38-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour178.46-43.33%
Drugs105.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2550.00%
Other theft61.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Public order20.98-77.78%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3011.3987.50%
Other theft109.76100.00%
Drugs103.2525.00%
Public order93.2580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.30-42.86%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.98-25.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3530.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1611.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.21125.00%
Drugs82.9333.33%
Vehicle crime72.6075.00%
Public order52.28-37.50%
Other theft51.63-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.63300.00%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.955.26%
Anti-social behaviour1013.01-23.08%
Other theft93.25-10.00%
Public order82.93100.00%
Drugs62.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.360.00%
Other theft104.230.00%
Drugs83.250.00%
Public order42.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
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 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202431
June 202417
May 202430
April 202416
March 202410
February 202413

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202468
July 202446
June 202426
May 202435
April 202435
March 202440
February 202438

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 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 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eddystone Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Zion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hoe Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Holyrood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1