WATERLOO CLOSE, PL1 3ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 3ST

WATERLOO CLOSE, PL1 3ST, Plymouth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.90 per 1,000 population. This PL1 3ST 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 3ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 3ST, encompassing approximately 2877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)

PL1 3ST 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
  • Devonport Hill with total crimes: 5

WATERLOO CLOSE, PL1 3ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.90-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour138.34-35.00%
Public order74.52-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-72.73%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4336.1543.33%
Anti-social behaviour2014.95-23.08%
Public order156.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.21-21.43%
Possession of weapons53.82400.00%
Other theft41.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Drugs10.70-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.63-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour2610.4362.50%
Criminal damage and arson149.04600.00%
Public order64.87100.00%
Drugs62.0950.00%
Other theft62.0950.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.7621.88%
Anti-social behaviour1613.55-30.43%
Other theft45.5633.33%
Shoplifting41.3933.33%
Drugs41.39-33.33%
Burglary31.390.00%
Public order31.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-81.82%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.32-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour2311.1253.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.99120.00%
Public order63.82-25.00%
Drugs62.090.00%
Vehicle crime52.09150.00%
Shoplifting31.74-25.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Theft from the person20.70100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.9869.57%
Anti-social behaviour1513.5550.00%
Public order85.21700.00%
Drugs62.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0925.00%
Other theft41.74-20.00%
Shoplifting41.39100.00%
Possession of weapons31.39200.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.12-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour107.9925.00%
Other theft53.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Drugs31.39-25.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 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 offences2719.812600.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.780.00%
Drugs41.740.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202443
July 202430
June 202439
May 202432
April 202439
March 202423
February 202427
September 20231

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202426
June 202416
May 202423
April 202415
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202414
June 20242
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245

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

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

A total of 6 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
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 3ST 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. Devonport Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. East Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brittany Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Miller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Battery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1