PL1 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3AD

PL1 3AD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.54 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3AD 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 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3AD, encompassing approximately 4476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (-17.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (107.14% increase)

PL1 3AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 63
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25

PL1 3AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10860.54-17.56%
Anti-social behaviour5424.130.00%
Shoplifting2912.06107.14%
Public order176.48-19.05%
Other theft173.8054.55%
Drugs143.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.13-39.13%
Other crime53.13-37.50%
Burglary51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.45-87.50%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13168.3639.36%
Anti-social behaviour5429.271.89%
Criminal damage and arson2312.06-20.69%
Public order215.1416.67%
Possession of weapons164.69300.00%
Shoplifting143.57-60.00%
Other theft113.13-8.33%
Drugs102.46-9.09%
Other crime82.2314.29%
Theft from the person81.7933.33%
Vehicle crime61.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9463.2210.59%
Anti-social behaviour5321.00-7.02%
Shoplifting3511.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson297.82123.08%
Public order186.4820.00%
Other theft124.02-29.41%
Drugs112.68-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.460.00%
Other crime71.790.00%
Theft from the person61.5620.00%
Possession of weapons41.34-33.33%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In June 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 offences8554.29-24.11%
Anti-social behaviour5718.99-24.00%
Shoplifting2012.7325.00%
Other theft174.47-10.53%
Public order153.80-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson133.358.33%
Drugs122.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime82.6833.33%
Possession of weapons61.790.00%
Theft from the person51.34-28.57%
Robbery31.120.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11266.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour7525.0225.00%
Public order2216.76-4.35%
Other theft194.9126.67%
Shoplifting164.24-11.11%
Drugs143.5727.27%
Criminal damage and arson123.13-50.00%
Theft from the person72.68600.00%
Vehicle crime61.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.34-25.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Burglary30.67-40.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9661.216.67%
Anti-social behaviour6021.4517.65%
Criminal damage and arson2413.40118.18%
Public order235.3615.00%
Shoplifting185.14-5.26%
Other theft154.02-11.76%
Drugs113.350.00%
Vehicle crime92.4680.00%
Possession of weapons82.01166.67%
Burglary51.79-16.67%
Other crime21.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.45-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9056.07-10.89%
Anti-social behaviour5120.11-19.05%
Public order2011.3981.82%
Shoplifting194.47137.50%
Other theft174.2430.77%
Drugs113.80-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.46-15.38%
Other crime62.46100.00%
Burglary61.34100.00%
Vehicle crime51.3466.67%
Theft from the person41.120.00%
Bicycle theft40.89300.00%
Robbery40.89-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.89-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10155.1810000.00%
Anti-social behaviour6322.560.00%
Drugs1414.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.130.00%
Other theft132.900.00%
Public order112.901000.00%
Shoplifting82.460.00%
Possession of weapons51.790.00%
Robbery51.120.00%
Theft from the person41.120.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202454
July 202453
June 202457
May 202475
April 202460
March 202451
February 202463

A total of 818 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 90.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 2024131
July 202494
June 202485
May 2024112
April 202496
March 202490
February 2024101
December 20231

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202414
July 202435
June 202420
May 202416
April 202418
March 202419
February 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202418
June 202415
May 202422
April 202423
March 202420
February 202411
December 20231

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202429
June 202413
May 202412
April 202424
March 202411
February 202413

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202412
June 202417
May 202419
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total63
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Other theft5
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    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
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 4. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 5. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 14. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1