LEIGHAM STREET, PL1 3BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3BE

LEIGHAM STREET, PL1 3BE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.55 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3BE 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 3BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3BE, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

PL1 3BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Hoe Road with total crimes: 21
  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 17

LEIGHAM STREET, PL1 3BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7454.5554.17%
Anti-social behaviour4122.8124.24%
Criminal damage and arson1512.64275.00%
Public order104.620.00%
Drugs93.08125.00%
Possession of weapons92.770.00%
Other theft52.770.00%
Theft from the person41.540.00%
Shoplifting31.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.1445.45%
Anti-social behaviour3314.7983.33%
Shoplifting1210.17500.00%
Public order103.70233.33%
Other theft53.08-37.50%
Theft from the person41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Drugs41.23-60.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.17-45.45%
Drugs105.550.00%
Other theft83.08-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.4716.67%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Public order31.23-66.67%
Theft from the person30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3313.5683.33%
Drugs1010.1711.11%
Other theft93.0880.00%
Public order92.7728.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.77-45.45%
Theft from the person41.850.00%
Possession of weapons41.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-50.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.832.33%
Anti-social behaviour1813.5638.46%
Criminal damage and arson115.55120.00%
Drugs93.3950.00%
Vehicle crime82.77100.00%
Public order72.47-30.00%
Possession of weapons52.16400.00%
Other theft51.54-44.44%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.82-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour1313.25-13.33%
Public order104.01100.00%
Other theft93.08-30.77%
Drugs62.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1513.870.00%
Other theft134.620.00%
Drugs94.010.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202433
June 202418
May 202433
April 202418
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
July 202448
June 202433
May 202444
April 202444
March 202443
February 202445

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202412
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hoe Road
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Princess Street Ope
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Notte Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hoe Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Citadel Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Princess Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Martin Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Zion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Derry'S Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Soap Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sussex Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Raleigh Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Princess Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St James' Place East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Athenaeum Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. West Hoe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eddystone Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grand Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mulgrave Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Armada Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1