WILLOUGHBY WAY, PL1 3GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3GA

WILLOUGHBY WAY, PL1 3GA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.13 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3GA 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 3GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3GA, encompassing approximately 2698 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PL1 3GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Union Street with total crimes: 9

WILLOUGHBY WAY, PL1 3GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.135.88%
Anti-social behaviour1413.347.69%
Other theft75.1916.67%
Public order72.5975.00%
Drugs52.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Other crime21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.5321.43%
Anti-social behaviour1312.60-27.78%
Other theft64.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2250.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Theft from the person31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.5747.37%
Anti-social behaviour1810.3850.00%
Other theft46.67-33.33%
Public order41.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-33.33%
Drugs31.48-40.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.12-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.45-25.00%
Other theft62.22-14.29%
Drugs52.22-37.50%
Public order31.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.11-50.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-75.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.12118.18%
Criminal damage and arson88.8933.33%
Drugs82.96166.67%
Other theft72.9616.67%
Public order52.5966.67%
Possession of weapons41.8533.33%
Vehicle crime41.48-50.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.2657.14%
Vehicle crime84.08300.00%
Other theft62.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.22100.00%
Drugs32.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.1150.00%
Public order31.11-57.14%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.01-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour77.41-36.36%
Public order72.59600.00%
Drugs42.59-33.33%
Other theft41.48-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Possession of weapons21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.750.00%
Other theft74.080.00%
Drugs62.590.00%
Robbery22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202412
May 202424
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 202428
June 202419
May 202430
April 202425
March 202420
February 202429

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 6. Grand Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Garden Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Citadel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Athenaeum Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elliot Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Plymouth International Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St James' Place West
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St James' Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crescent Avenue Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bath Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hobart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Fin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Leigham Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Holyrood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elliot Terrace Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1