PL1 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4BJ

PL1 4BJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.10 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4BJ, encompassing approximately 4028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PL1 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stopford Place with total crimes: 5
  • Mills Road with total crimes: 5

PL1 4BJ 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.10-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour247.45100.00%
Public order85.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.99-14.29%
Other theft31.49-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Drugs20.74-66.67%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.6014.81%
Anti-social behaviour127.7033.33%
Other theft82.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.99-41.67%
Drugs61.740.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Shoplifting31.24-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.11-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.98-43.75%
Shoplifting72.2340.00%
Drugs61.74100.00%
Public order51.49150.00%
Other theft41.24-33.33%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 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 offences3020.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.97-15.38%
Other theft62.7350.00%
Shoplifting51.49150.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Drugs30.74-57.14%
Public order20.74-75.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.11-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson136.21160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.2320.00%
Public order82.98100.00%
Drugs71.99133.33%
Other theft41.74100.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%

In April 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 offences2815.14-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour106.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-66.67%
Public order41.24-42.86%
Drugs30.99-72.73%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.09127.78%
Criminal damage and arson1510.1866.67%
Drugs113.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.73-33.33%
Public order71.99133.33%
Other theft51.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.980.00%
Other theft62.23200.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.480.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Public order20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.4950.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In October 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons32.230.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 202412

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 202427
June 202430
May 202425
April 202428
March 202441
February 202418
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 202411
December 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 20245
March 202415
February 20249
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 5. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Centenary Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Granby Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Albany Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chapel Street Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1