UNION STREET, PL1 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3EZ

UNION STREET, PL1 3EZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.19 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3EZ 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 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3EZ, encompassing approximately 5091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 3EZ area, explore the PL1 3EZ 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 (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

PL1 3EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • George Place with total crimes: 13
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12

UNION STREET, PL1 3EZ 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7833.19-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour2915.32-12.12%
Other theft135.7030.00%
Public order122.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-28.57%
Drugs71.96-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.3733.33%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.59-66.67%
Other crime30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8138.4922.73%
Anti-social behaviour3315.91-13.16%
Public order216.4831.25%
Criminal damage and arson144.12-56.25%
Drugs102.75-28.57%
Other theft101.9611.11%
Possession of weapons91.96200.00%
Other crime51.7725.00%
Shoplifting40.9833.33%
Theft from the person40.79300.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-66.67%
Burglary20.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6639.08-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour3812.968.57%
Criminal damage and arson327.46113.33%
Public order166.28128.57%
Drugs143.1455.56%
Other theft92.75-35.71%
Vehicle crime91.77200.00%
Other crime41.77300.00%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%
Shoplifting30.59-62.50%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7635.15-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour3514.93-32.69%
Criminal damage and arson156.87-6.25%
Other theft142.950.00%
Drugs92.75-40.00%
Shoplifting81.77100.00%
Public order71.57-58.82%
Vehicle crime31.37-25.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9045.5611.11%
Anti-social behaviour5217.6862.50%
Public order1710.2121.43%
Criminal damage and arson163.3414.29%
Drugs153.1450.00%
Other theft142.9575.00%
Other crime62.75200.00%
Possession of weapons51.18-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.98-20.00%
Burglary40.79-33.33%
Shoplifting40.79-55.56%
Theft from the person40.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8137.5115.71%
Anti-social behaviour3215.9123.08%
Criminal damage and arson146.280.00%
Public order142.7555.56%
Drugs102.7525.00%
Shoplifting91.9680.00%
Other theft81.7714.29%
Possession of weapons71.5775.00%
Burglary61.37200.00%
Vehicle crime51.18400.00%
Other crime20.98-60.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7031.03-1.41%
Anti-social behaviour2613.75-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson145.1127.27%
Public order92.750.00%
Drugs81.77-38.46%
Other theft71.5740.00%
Shoplifting51.37150.00%
Other crime50.980.00%
Possession of weapons40.98100.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Theft from the person30.59200.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7131.037000.00%
Anti-social behaviour3013.940.00%
Drugs135.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.550.00%
Public order92.160.00%
Burglary51.770.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Vehicle crime50.980.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 68.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202481
July 202466
June 202476
May 202490
April 202481
March 202470
February 202471
December 20231

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
July 202438
June 202435
May 202452
April 202432
March 202426
February 202430

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202414
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202432
June 202415
May 202416
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 20247
May 202417
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. George Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 12. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1