PL1 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3NW

PL1 3NW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.73 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3NW, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)

PL1 3NW 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

PL1 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6430.73-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour2714.15-10.00%
Public order105.97-52.38%
Other theft92.2150.00%
Drugs71.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55-53.85%
Burglary41.33300.00%
Possession of weapons30.88-66.67%
Other crime30.66-40.00%
Theft from the person20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7038.0327.27%
Anti-social behaviour3015.48-11.76%
Public order216.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.64-59.38%
Possession of weapons92.87350.00%
Drugs71.99-41.67%
Other theft61.55-25.00%
Other crime51.3325.00%
Theft from the person41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-57.14%
Shoplifting30.6650.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5537.59-14.06%
Anti-social behaviour3412.166.25%
Criminal damage and arson327.52166.67%
Drugs127.0871.43%
Public order92.6528.57%
Other theft81.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.77133.33%
Other crime41.55300.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6433.39-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour3214.15-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson127.08-20.00%
Other theft102.65-9.09%
Public order72.21-53.33%
Drugs71.55-50.00%
Shoplifting61.55100.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-60.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7442.455.71%
Anti-social behaviour4316.3643.33%
Criminal damage and arson159.5115.38%
Public order153.3225.00%
Drugs143.3240.00%
Other theft113.1022.22%
Possession of weapons52.43-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.11-40.00%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.66-62.50%
Other crime20.66-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7038.9234.62%
Anti-social behaviour3015.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.6362.50%
Public order122.8733.33%
Drugs102.6566.67%
Other theft92.2180.00%
Shoplifting81.99166.67%
Possession of weapons71.77250.00%
Burglary61.55200.00%
Vehicle crime51.33400.00%
Other crime41.11-20.00%
Theft from the person20.88-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5227.20-8.77%
Anti-social behaviour2411.50-7.69%
Public order95.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.99-11.11%
Drugs61.77-45.45%
Other crime51.330.00%
Other theft51.1125.00%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.085600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.600.00%
Drugs115.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.430.00%
Public order61.990.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202470
July 202455
June 202464
May 202474
April 202470
March 202452
February 202457
December 20231

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202434
June 202432
May 202443
April 202430
March 202424
February 202426

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 202411

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202432
June 202412
May 202415
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3NW 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. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 10. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. The Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Cecil Cotts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Frederick Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Neswick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1