PL1 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4BU

PL1 4BU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.70 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4BU, encompassing approximately 3319 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 4BU area, explore the PL1 4BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

PL1 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

PL1 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences3224.7018.52%
Anti-social behaviour239.6453.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.9314.29%
Other theft62.41100.00%
Public order51.81-28.57%
Drugs31.51-25.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.99-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour158.1366.67%
Public order74.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-36.36%
Drugs42.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.487.69%
Criminal damage and arson118.43-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.31-35.71%
Public order52.7166.67%
Drugs51.51150.00%
Other theft31.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.1952.94%
Criminal damage and arson157.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.5275.00%
Other theft64.2250.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.17-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson155.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.52-11.11%
Drugs52.41400.00%
Other theft41.51-20.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.57-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson97.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.71200.00%
Other theft52.71-28.57%
Public order21.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-88.89%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.1893.33%
Criminal damage and arson98.74200.00%
Drugs92.710.00%
Public order72.71133.33%
Other theft72.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.520.00%
Other theft42.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.600.00%

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 offences33.010.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 theft31.8150.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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 weapons32.710.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202415
May 202415
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20248

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
December 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 202428
June 202426
May 202417
April 202424
March 202429
February 202415
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brickfields Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cumberland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre Ope
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Damerel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chapel Street Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1