PL1 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3SA

PL1 3SA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.59 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3SA, encompassing approximately 3071 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL1 3SA 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

PL1 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.59-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour2312.70-8.00%
Public order107.49-33.33%
Other theft63.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.95-58.33%
Theft from the person21.63-33.33%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5443.3163.64%
Anti-social behaviour2517.58-10.71%
Public order158.14275.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.88-33.33%
Other theft73.9116.67%
Possession of weapons72.280.00%
Other crime42.28300.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Drugs20.98-71.43%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.54-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour2810.7555.56%
Criminal damage and arson189.12350.00%
Drugs75.8675.00%
Other theft62.2850.00%
Public order41.950.00%
Shoplifting31.30-50.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.28-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour1814.65-41.94%
Shoplifting65.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-71.43%
Public order41.30-55.56%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Drugs41.30-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4942.986.52%
Anti-social behaviour3115.9672.22%
Criminal damage and arson1410.09133.33%
Drugs94.56125.00%
Public order92.930.00%
Other theft52.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Theft from the person41.30100.00%
Shoplifting31.30-57.14%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.1448.39%
Anti-social behaviour1814.9820.00%
Public order95.8628.57%
Shoplifting72.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Burglary41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Drugs41.30-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.3050.00%
Other crime30.98-25.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.33-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour1510.097.14%
Public order74.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28-14.29%
Drugs51.950.00%
Other theft51.6366.67%
Other crime41.63300.00%
Burglary31.30-25.00%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.683700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.560.00%
Public order52.280.00%
Drugs51.630.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202454
July 202433
June 202445
May 202449
April 202446
March 202431
February 202438
September 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202428
June 202418
May 202431
April 202418
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202418
June 20244
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

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 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245

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

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 3SA 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. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 6. Pound Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Durnford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bath Place West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Manor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Walker Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plymouth International Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bath Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hobart Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Fin Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Battery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1