THE CRESCENT, PL1 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3AB

THE CRESCENT, PL1 3AB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.42 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3AB, encompassing approximately 3929 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 3AB area, explore the PL1 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (30.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)

PL1 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 53
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

THE CRESCENT, PL1 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11066.4230.95%
Anti-social behaviour4727.99-4.08%
Criminal damage and arson1911.96-13.64%
Public order194.8418.75%
Possession of weapons134.84333.33%
Other theft113.3122.22%
Shoplifting102.80-67.74%
Drugs82.540.00%
Other crime82.0414.29%
Theft from the person72.0416.67%
Vehicle crime61.78-25.00%
Burglary11.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8463.3713.51%
Anti-social behaviour4921.382.08%
Shoplifting3112.4747.62%
Criminal damage and arson227.8969.23%
Public order165.6023.08%
Other theft94.07-43.75%
Vehicle crime82.2933.33%
Drugs82.04-33.33%
Other crime72.04600.00%
Theft from the person61.7850.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Possession of weapons30.76-50.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7455.22-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour4818.83-30.43%
Shoplifting2112.2231.25%
Other theft165.346.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.078.33%
Public order133.31-23.53%
Drugs123.31-7.69%
Possession of weapons63.050.00%
Vehicle crime61.530.00%
Theft from the person41.53-42.86%
Robbery21.02-33.33%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9868.2022.50%
Anti-social behaviour6924.9435.29%
Public order1717.56-10.53%
Shoplifting164.330.00%
Other theft154.0725.00%
Drugs133.8230.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.31-40.00%
Theft from the person73.05600.00%
Vehicle crime61.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.530.00%
Robbery31.53200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8058.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour5120.3621.43%
Criminal damage and arson2012.98122.22%
Public order195.095.56%
Shoplifting164.84-11.11%
Other theft124.07-25.00%
Drugs103.0511.11%
Vehicle crime92.5480.00%
Possession of weapons62.29200.00%
Burglary31.53-40.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-75.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8055.991.27%
Anti-social behaviour4220.36-27.59%
Public order1810.69100.00%
Shoplifting184.58125.00%
Other theft164.5823.08%
Drugs94.07-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson92.29-25.00%
Burglary52.2966.67%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Theft from the person41.2733.33%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Bicycle theft41.02300.00%
Robbery41.02-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.02-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7954.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour5820.100.00%
Other theft1314.760.00%
Drugs133.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.310.00%
Public order93.05800.00%
Shoplifting82.290.00%
Possession of weapons52.040.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202449
June 202448
May 202469
April 202451
March 202442
February 202458

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 86.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024110
July 202484
June 202474
May 202498
April 202480
March 202480
February 202479

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202422
June 202413
May 202412
April 202420
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202416
June 202413
May 202417
April 202419
March 202418
February 20249
December 20231

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202431
June 202421
May 202416
April 202416
March 202418
February 20248

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 202415
April 202412
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total53
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Anti-social behaviour14
    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. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Princess Street Ope
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Notte Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Market Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Citadel Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Flora Court
    Total6
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. New George Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Martin Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Zion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Octagon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Belmont Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Soap Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sussex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Old George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Princess Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St James' Place East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Athenaeum Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. West Hoe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2