CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 2RN

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2RN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.68 per 1,000 population. This PL1 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 2RN, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 2RN area, explore the PL1 2RN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL1 2RN area, visit the PL1 2RN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-30.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)

PL1 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6752.68-30.93%
Anti-social behaviour4218.98-10.64%
Shoplifting2711.90285.71%
Other theft127.6550.00%
Public order103.40-41.18%
Drugs82.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.27-56.25%
Other crime41.9833.33%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Theft from the person20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9764.2936.62%
Anti-social behaviour4727.47-7.84%
Public order1713.3130.77%
Criminal damage and arson164.8160.00%
Possession of weapons114.53450.00%
Drugs83.1214.29%
Other theft82.2733.33%
Shoplifting72.27-74.07%
Theft from the person51.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.4225.00%
Other crime31.4250.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7157.5033.96%
Anti-social behaviour5120.1130.77%
Shoplifting2714.4442.11%
Public order137.6562.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.6866.67%
Theft from the person72.8375.00%
Drugs71.98-46.15%
Other theft61.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5345.60-23.19%
Anti-social behaviour3915.01-23.53%
Shoplifting1911.0511.76%
Drugs135.3830.00%
Public order83.68-38.46%
Other theft82.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.70-16.67%
Theft from the person41.42-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Robbery10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6957.2123.21%
Anti-social behaviour5119.5418.60%
Shoplifting1714.4430.77%
Other theft144.8155.56%
Public order133.97-13.33%
Drugs103.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.83-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.980.00%
Theft from the person51.700.00%
Robbery31.42200.00%
Possession of weapons30.85-40.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5651.55-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour4315.8630.30%
Public order1512.187.14%
Shoplifting134.25-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.68333.33%
Drugs113.6857.14%
Other theft93.12-35.71%
Burglary62.5550.00%
Vehicle crime61.7050.00%
Possession of weapons51.70400.00%
Other crime31.4250.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5846.17-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour3316.433.12%
Shoplifting159.3587.50%
Other theft144.250.00%
Public order143.9740.00%
Drugs73.970.00%
Robbery41.980.00%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-62.50%
Other crime20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6043.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour3216.990.00%
Other theft149.060.00%
Public order103.97900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.830.00%
Shoplifting82.270.00%
Drugs72.270.00%
Robbery41.980.00%
Possession of weapons41.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 202451
June 202439
May 202451
April 202443
March 202433
February 202432

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 202410
December 20231

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202497
July 202471
June 202453
May 202469
April 202456
March 202458
February 202460

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 202414
February 202414

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 20243
February 20248

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 202427
June 202419
May 202417
April 202413
March 202415
February 20248

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202413
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 6. Hoe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 11. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Zion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hoe Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1