PL1 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3BQ

PL1 3BQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.40 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3BQ, encompassing approximately 2937 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

PL1 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12
  • Union Street with total crimes: 9

PL1 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5035.40-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour1517.020.00%
Other theft105.1166.67%
Public order83.4033.33%
Drugs72.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other crime21.02-50.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-80.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5637.7830.23%
Anti-social behaviour1519.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.11300.00%
Other theft62.7220.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Possession of weapons52.040.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Drugs41.36-33.33%
Theft from the person41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.0030.30%
Anti-social behaviour2114.6490.91%
Public order67.15100.00%
Drugs62.04-14.29%
Other theft52.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-71.43%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.87-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour1111.23-65.62%
Drugs73.74-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson72.38-12.50%
Other theft72.38-12.50%
Public order32.38-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-50.00%
Theft from the person20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4645.2721.05%
Anti-social behaviour3215.66100.00%
Drugs1310.89225.00%
Public order104.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.400.00%
Other theft82.7214.29%
Possession of weapons42.7233.33%
Theft from the person41.36300.00%
Vehicle crime41.36-55.56%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.68-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour1612.9333.33%
Vehicle crime95.45125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.06100.00%
Other theft72.72-12.50%
Drugs42.38-20.00%
Public order41.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.3650.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4132.00-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour1213.96-20.00%
Public order104.08400.00%
Other theft83.40-20.00%
Drugs52.72-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5133.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.360.00%
Other theft105.110.00%
Drugs93.400.00%
Possession of weapons23.060.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202421
June 202411
May 202432
April 202416
March 202412
February 202415

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202456
July 202443
June 202433
May 202446
April 202438
March 202441
February 202451

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 2. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Eddystone Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 8. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Princess Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bath Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hobart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Fin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Holyrood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Elliot Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1