PL1 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3QS

PL1 3QS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.97 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3QS, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL1 3QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Place with total crimes: 13
  • Pound Street with total crimes: 5
  • St Mary Street with total crimes: 4

PL1 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.97-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour96.54-30.77%
Public order43.680.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-71.43%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.8876.92%
Anti-social behaviour139.408.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.3140.00%
Public order42.8633.33%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.34-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour125.3120.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.90150.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Drugs31.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.44-16.67%
Drugs44.08300.00%
Possession of weapons21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.38-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour128.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.9033.33%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.82-83.33%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.51145.45%
Anti-social behaviour811.0360.00%
Drugs63.27100.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Shoplifting41.63100.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Other crime21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.48-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.4966.67%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.301500.00%
Drugs36.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202413
June 202428
May 202420
April 202427
March 202411
February 202416
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3QS 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. Pound Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Durnford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Royal William Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Plymouth International Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mount Stone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1