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

Overview of Crime in PL1 3JX

THE SQUARE, PL1 3JX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.64 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3JX 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 3JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3JX, encompassing approximately 3716 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)

PL1 3JX 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
  • Quarry Cotts with total crimes: 5

THE SQUARE, PL1 3JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.64-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour168.07-20.00%
Public order54.31-68.75%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-75.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5231.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour2013.99-23.08%
Public order165.38220.00%
Possession of weapons84.31700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-61.11%
Other theft41.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Drugs20.81-75.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour269.6952.94%
Criminal damage and arson187.00800.00%
Drugs84.84100.00%
Other theft62.1520.00%
Public order51.6166.67%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.605.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.30-37.04%
Other theft54.5766.67%
Drugs41.35-33.33%
Shoplifting41.0833.33%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Public order30.81-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-81.82%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.06-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour2710.7668.75%
Criminal damage and arson117.2757.14%
Public order82.960.00%
Drugs62.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Shoplifting31.08-40.00%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.6048.39%
Anti-social behaviour1612.3845.45%
Drugs84.31300.00%
Public order82.15700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1575.00%
Other theft51.880.00%
Possession of weapons51.350.00%
Burglary51.35400.00%
Shoplifting51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.493.33%
Anti-social behaviour118.3410.00%
Other theft52.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.54-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.572900.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.070.00%
Drugs72.690.00%
Public order61.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202452
July 202436
June 202442
May 202440
April 202446
March 202431
February 202430
September 20231

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202426
June 202417
May 202427
April 202416
March 202411
February 202410

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202418
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20246

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 3JX 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. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cecil Cotts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Battery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1