THE SQUARE, PL1 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3JS

THE SQUARE, PL1 3JS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3JS, encompassing approximately 4231 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 3JS area, explore the PL1 3JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL1 3JS area, visit the PL1 3JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-43.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

PL1 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Place with total crimes: 13
  • Adelaide Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

THE SQUARE, PL1 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.09-43.10%
Anti-social behaviour187.80-10.00%
Vehicle crime54.2566.67%
Public order51.18-70.59%
Drugs41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Shoplifting30.95-78.57%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-75.00%
Other theft20.47-71.43%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5832.8561.11%
Anti-social behaviour2013.71-25.93%
Public order174.73112.50%
Shoplifting144.02366.67%
Possession of weapons83.31700.00%
Other theft71.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-53.33%
Drugs31.65-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.5142.11%
Criminal damage and arson156.38275.00%
Drugs103.54100.00%
Other theft82.3633.33%
Public order81.8960.00%
Shoplifting31.89-25.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.396.67%
Anti-social behaviour1911.34-32.14%
Other theft64.4920.00%
Public order51.42-37.50%
Drugs51.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-69.23%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.07-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour2810.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.6285.71%
Public order83.0714.29%
Drugs61.89-25.00%
Other theft51.42-28.57%
Shoplifting41.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Other crime40.95100.00%
Burglary30.95-40.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4826.9441.18%
Anti-social behaviour1611.3423.08%
Drugs83.78300.00%
Other theft71.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6575.00%
Public order71.65600.00%
Shoplifting61.65-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Burglary51.18400.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In March 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 offences3417.72-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour138.0344.44%
Other theft73.07250.00%
Shoplifting71.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Robbery20.950.00%
Drugs20.47-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.24-88.89%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.853800.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.220.00%
Public order92.130.00%
Drugs72.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202458
July 202436
June 202448
May 202445
April 202448
March 202434
February 202439
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202427
June 202419
May 202428
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202415
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3JS 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. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cecil Cotts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Battery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1