PL1 3GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3GH

PL1 3GH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.74 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3GH 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 3GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3GH, encompassing approximately 5457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-15.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL1 3GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 63
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

PL1 3GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11748.74-15.83%
Anti-social behaviour4621.442.22%
Other theft228.43100.00%
Public order204.03-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson153.66-21.05%
Shoplifting122.7520.00%
Drugs112.200.00%
Burglary62.02200.00%
Other crime41.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.7333.33%
Possession of weapons30.73-76.92%
Theft from the person30.55-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13954.2343.30%
Anti-social behaviour4525.47-18.18%
Public order278.2417.39%
Criminal damage and arson194.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons133.48225.00%
Drugs112.38-21.43%
Other theft112.02-15.38%
Shoplifting102.02-33.33%
Other crime71.83-22.22%
Theft from the person61.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9752.22-11.82%
Anti-social behaviour5517.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson3810.08123.53%
Public order236.9676.92%
Shoplifting154.21-11.76%
Drugs142.757.69%
Other theft132.57-23.53%
Vehicle crime92.3850.00%
Other crime91.65800.00%
Possession of weapons41.65-20.00%
Theft from the person30.7350.00%
Robbery20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11048.55-10.57%
Anti-social behaviour5520.15-25.68%
Criminal damage and arson1710.080.00%
Other theft173.110.00%
Shoplifting173.1130.77%
Public order133.11-45.83%
Drugs132.38-23.53%
Vehicle crime62.3850.00%
Possession of weapons51.10-28.57%
Robbery40.92300.00%
Burglary30.73-40.00%
Theft from the person20.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.37-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12358.086.03%
Anti-social behaviour7422.5427.59%
Public order2413.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson174.40-10.53%
Other theft173.1130.77%
Drugs173.1121.43%
Shoplifting133.118.33%
Theft from the person82.38700.00%
Possession of weapons71.47-22.22%
Other crime71.28250.00%
Burglary51.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.92-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11651.1213.73%
Anti-social behaviour5821.2513.73%
Public order2110.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.8518.75%
Drugs143.4827.27%
Other theft132.57-18.75%
Shoplifting122.3850.00%
Possession of weapons92.2080.00%
Burglary71.6516.67%
Vehicle crime61.2820.00%
Other crime21.10-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10246.54-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour5118.69-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson169.3433.33%
Other theft162.9360.00%
Public order152.9325.00%
Drugs112.75-21.43%
Shoplifting82.0260.00%
Other crime71.47133.33%
Burglary61.2820.00%
Possession of weapons51.10-28.57%
Robbery50.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.92300.00%
Theft from the person30.73-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10845.4410700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5719.790.00%
Drugs1410.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.570.00%
Public order122.200.00%
Other theft102.200.00%
Possession of weapons71.830.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Theft from the person40.920.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 913 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 101.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 2024139
July 202497
June 2024110
May 2024123
April 2024116
March 2024102
February 2024108
December 20231

A total of 441 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202445
July 202455
June 202455
May 202474
April 202458
March 202451
February 202457

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 202414
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202438
June 202417
May 202417
April 202419
March 202416
February 202412

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202423
June 202413
May 202424
April 202421
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202413
June 202417
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202410

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202415
June 202417
May 202413
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total63
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Other theft5
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 3. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. George Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 8. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 15. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Old George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1