PL1 3FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3FA

PL1 3FA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.63 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3FA 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 3FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3FA, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

PL1 3FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Place with total crimes: 19
  • Adelaide Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Union Place with total crimes: 12

PL1 3FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.410.00%
Public order146.50366.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.14-47.06%
Possession of weapons82.660.00%
Other theft52.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Drugs10.59-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.53-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour228.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson176.50466.67%
Other theft65.03100.00%
Drugs51.7725.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.0620.59%
Anti-social behaviour1412.12-44.00%
Shoplifting54.1466.67%
Drugs41.48-33.33%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-75.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.97-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour2510.0556.25%
Criminal damage and arson127.39140.00%
Drugs63.55-14.29%
Public order61.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Shoplifting31.18-50.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.8578.26%
Anti-social behaviour1612.1214.29%
Public order84.73300.00%
Drugs72.36133.33%
Shoplifting62.07200.00%
Burglary51.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Possession of weapons41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.03-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour146.8075.00%
Other theft44.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.552700.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.360.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202422
June 202414
May 202425
April 202416
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202428
June 202441
May 202434
April 202441
March 202423
February 202428
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. George Place
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Adelaide Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Union Place
    Total12
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Adelaide Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Manor Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Mary Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Durnford Street Ope
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Battery Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Valletort Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hobart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Barrack Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Durnford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. The Old Laundry
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Stoke Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Phoenix Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Slate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Market Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Waterloo Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1