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

Overview of Crime in PL1 3HP

UNION STREET, PL1 3HP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.22 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3HP 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 3HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3HP, encompassing approximately 3798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-16.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

PL1 3HP 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
  • Adelaide Lane with total crimes: 10

UNION STREET, PL1 3HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.22-16.39%
Anti-social behaviour2313.43-8.00%
Public order96.05-47.06%
Other theft62.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-54.55%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-75.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6136.5945.24%
Anti-social behaviour2516.06-10.71%
Public order176.58142.86%
Criminal damage and arson114.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons82.90700.00%
Other theft52.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs20.53-75.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2811.0655.56%
Criminal damage and arson227.37340.00%
Other theft95.7980.00%
Drugs82.37100.00%
Public order72.1140.00%
Other crime21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.85-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour1812.90-43.75%
Shoplifting64.74100.00%
Public order51.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-64.29%
Other theft51.32-16.67%
Drugs41.32-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.651.79%
Anti-social behaviour3215.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.42133.33%
Public order103.6925.00%
Drugs92.6312.50%
Other theft62.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Shoplifting31.05-57.14%
Theft from the person30.7950.00%
Other crime20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5634.2269.70%
Anti-social behaviour2014.7425.00%
Drugs85.27100.00%
Public order82.11100.00%
Other theft72.1175.00%
Shoplifting71.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8450.00%
Burglary51.58150.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Possession of weapons41.05100.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.32-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour168.696.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.21-20.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Drugs41.05-55.56%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.850.00%
Drugs93.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202461
July 202442
June 202449
May 202457
April 202456
March 202433
February 202445

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202428
June 202418
May 202432
April 202420
March 202416
February 202415

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202422
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3HP 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. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 8. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Durnford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cecil Cotts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hobart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1