ST JAMES PLACE WEST, PL1 3AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3AT

ST JAMES PLACE WEST, PL1 3AT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.48 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3AT 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 3AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3AT, encompassing approximately 3569 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)

PL1 3AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 41
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25

ST JAMES PLACE WEST, PL1 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8562.48-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour4123.810.00%
Shoplifting2711.49285.71%
Public order177.5621.43%
Drugs134.76116.67%
Other theft133.6444.44%
Criminal damage and arson113.64-38.89%
Vehicle crime43.08-33.33%
Burglary41.12300.00%
Other crime31.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.56-83.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-91.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10063.8840.85%
Anti-social behaviour4128.02-16.33%
Criminal damage and arson1811.495.88%
Public order145.0416.67%
Possession of weapons123.921100.00%
Other theft93.3612.50%
Shoplifting72.52-76.67%
Drugs61.96-25.00%
Other crime61.68100.00%
Theft from the person61.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.680.00%
Burglary11.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7160.5212.70%
Anti-social behaviour4919.8916.67%
Shoplifting3013.7357.89%
Criminal damage and arson178.4141.67%
Public order124.7650.00%
Drugs83.36-27.27%
Other theft82.24-38.46%
Vehicle crime62.240.00%
Theft from the person61.6850.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6351.83-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour4217.65-35.38%
Shoplifting1911.7718.75%
Other theft135.32-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson123.6420.00%
Drugs113.36-15.38%
Public order83.08-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.240.00%
Possession of weapons41.68-20.00%
Theft from the person41.12-42.86%
Robbery21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8769.2027.94%
Anti-social behaviour6524.3747.73%
Shoplifting1618.210.00%
Public order154.48-11.76%
Other theft144.2055.56%
Drugs133.9244.44%
Criminal damage and arson103.64-52.38%
Theft from the person72.80600.00%
Vehicle crime61.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.68-16.67%
Robbery31.40200.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6858.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4419.0515.79%
Criminal damage and arson2112.33162.50%
Public order175.886.25%
Shoplifting164.760.00%
Drugs94.480.00%
Other theft92.52-30.77%
Vehicle crime92.5280.00%
Possession of weapons62.52200.00%
Burglary31.68-40.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In March 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 offences6854.35-9.33%
Anti-social behaviour3819.05-22.45%
Public order1610.65128.57%
Shoplifting164.48100.00%
Other theft134.48-18.75%
Drugs93.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.52-27.27%
Burglary52.24150.00%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Theft from the person41.40100.00%
Robbery41.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.12200.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7555.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour4921.010.00%
Other theft1613.730.00%
Drugs124.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.360.00%
Shoplifting83.080.00%
Public order72.24600.00%
Robbery51.960.00%
Possession of weapons41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202441
July 202449
June 202442
May 202465
April 202444
March 202438
February 202449

A total of 617 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 77.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024100
July 202471
June 202463
May 202487
April 202468
March 202468
February 202475

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 202430
June 202419
May 202416
April 202416
March 202416
February 20248

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202412
June 20248
May 202415
April 202417
March 202416
February 20247
December 20231

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410
April 202421
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 202413
February 202416

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total41
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    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. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eddystone Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 13. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Rendle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1