PL1 3FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3FS

PL1 3FS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.87 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3FS 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 3FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3FS, encompassing approximately 5126 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-14.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)

PL1 3FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Place with total crimes: 13
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

PL1 3FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6528.87-14.47%
Anti-social behaviour2912.68-9.38%
Public order115.66-47.62%
Other theft102.1511.11%
Drugs81.95-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.56-38.46%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.59-66.67%
Other crime30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7636.0913.43%
Anti-social behaviour3214.83-11.11%
Public order216.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.10-59.38%
Drugs92.54-30.77%
Possession of weapons91.76200.00%
Other theft91.7612.50%
Other crime51.7625.00%
Theft from the person40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-62.50%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6737.45-12.99%
Anti-social behaviour3613.075.88%
Criminal damage and arson327.02146.15%
Public order146.24100.00%
Drugs132.7385.71%
Other theft82.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.56166.67%
Other crime41.56300.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Shoplifting20.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7733.16-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour3415.02-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson136.63-18.75%
Other theft122.54-14.29%
Public order72.34-56.25%
Drugs71.37-53.33%
Shoplifting61.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.39-80.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8041.369.59%
Anti-social behaviour4615.6148.39%
Criminal damage and arson168.9723.08%
Public order163.1214.29%
Drugs153.1250.00%
Other theft142.9355.56%
Possession of weapons52.73-44.44%
Other crime50.9825.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-20.00%
Burglary40.78-33.33%
Theft from the person30.7850.00%
Shoplifting30.59-62.50%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7335.8919.67%
Anti-social behaviour3114.2419.23%
Public order146.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.7318.18%
Drugs102.5442.86%
Possession of weapons91.95125.00%
Other theft91.7650.00%
Shoplifting81.76100.00%
Burglary61.56200.00%
Vehicle crime51.17400.00%
Other crime40.98-20.00%
Theft from the person20.78-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6127.51-7.58%
Anti-social behaviour2611.90-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.070.00%
Drugs72.15-46.15%
Public order71.37-36.36%
Other theft61.3750.00%
Other crime51.170.00%
Shoplifting40.98100.00%
Possession of weapons40.78100.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6629.466500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3012.870.00%
Drugs135.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.540.00%
Public order112.150.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202476
July 202467
June 202477
May 202480
April 202473
March 202461
February 202466
December 20231

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202436
June 202434
May 202446
April 202431
March 202426
February 202430

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20249
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202432
June 202413
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202414
June 20247
May 202416
April 202414
March 20247
February 202411

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. George Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 10. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2