CITADEL ROAD, PL1 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3AX

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 3AX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.32 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3AX, encompassing approximately 3395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-12.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)

PL1 3AX 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

CITADEL ROAD, PL1 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7858.32-12.36%
Anti-social behaviour3422.97-12.82%
Shoplifting2710.01285.71%
Public order147.957.69%
Drugs114.12120.00%
Other theft103.2411.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.95-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.36-20.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Other crime31.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-92.31%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8962.1536.92%
Anti-social behaviour3926.21-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1811.4938.46%
Possession of weapons135.301200.00%
Public order133.838.33%
Other theft93.8350.00%
Shoplifting72.65-75.86%
Drugs52.060.00%
Other crime51.47150.00%
Theft from the person51.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.47-16.67%
Burglary11.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6556.2618.18%
Anti-social behaviour4219.1513.51%
Shoplifting2912.3752.63%
Criminal damage and arson138.5430.00%
Public order123.83100.00%
Vehicle crime63.5320.00%
Other theft61.77-57.14%
Theft from the person61.7750.00%
Drugs51.77-54.55%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5549.19-22.54%
Anti-social behaviour3716.20-35.09%
Shoplifting1910.9018.75%
Other theft145.600.00%
Drugs114.1210.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.2466.67%
Public order62.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.77-16.67%
Theft from the person41.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.18-25.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7161.8614.52%
Anti-social behaviour5720.9139.02%
Shoplifting1616.796.67%
Other theft144.71100.00%
Public order124.12-29.41%
Drugs103.5311.11%
Vehicle crime62.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.77-70.00%
Theft from the person61.770.00%
Possession of weapons41.77-33.33%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6256.263.33%
Anti-social behaviour4118.2617.14%
Criminal damage and arson2012.08150.00%
Public order175.8913.33%
Shoplifting155.01-6.25%
Drugs94.4212.50%
Vehicle crime82.65100.00%
Other theft72.36-46.15%
Possession of weapons62.06500.00%
Burglary21.77-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6051.84-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour3517.67-20.45%
Shoplifting1610.31100.00%
Public order154.71114.29%
Other theft134.42-18.75%
Drugs83.83-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.36-27.27%
Robbery42.36-20.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Theft from the person31.1850.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6252.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour4418.260.00%
Other theft1612.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.710.00%
Drugs113.240.00%
Shoplifting83.240.00%
Public order72.36600.00%
Robbery52.060.00%
Possession of weapons41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202439
July 202442
June 202437
May 202457
April 202441
March 202435
February 202444

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202489
July 202465
June 202455
May 202471
April 202462
March 202460
February 202462

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 202429
June 202419
May 202416
April 202415
March 202416
February 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 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

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

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

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 202417
March 202415
February 20247
December 20231

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 202420
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247
March 202413
February 202416

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3AX 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. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 7. Eddystone Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 11. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Notte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Zion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bath Place
    Total1
    Other theft1