KNOWLAND CLOSE, PL1 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4BY

KNOWLAND CLOSE, PL1 4BY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.46 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4BY, encompassing approximately 3829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL1 4BY 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

KNOWLAND CLOSE, PL1 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2622.4662.50%
Violence and sexual offences246.79-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson86.270.00%
Public order82.0960.00%
Other theft52.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Drugs20.78-50.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.413.57%
Anti-social behaviour167.5777.78%
Criminal damage and arson84.18-33.33%
Other theft62.0920.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Drugs41.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.78-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.89-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson127.31-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.13-40.00%
Shoplifting72.3540.00%
Drugs61.83100.00%
Public order51.57150.00%
Other theft51.31-16.67%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.2011.11%
Anti-social behaviour157.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.927.69%
Other theft63.6650.00%
Shoplifting51.57150.00%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Drugs31.04-57.14%
Public order20.78-66.67%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.37-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.0562.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.399.09%
Drugs73.13250.00%
Public order61.8350.00%
Burglary41.57100.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.8357.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.87-38.46%
Public order42.09-50.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft20.52-66.67%
Drugs20.52-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.76110.53%
Criminal damage and arson1310.4544.44%
Drugs113.390.00%
Public order82.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.09-46.15%
Other theft61.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.390.00%
Other theft72.35250.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.520.00%

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 offences32.610.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 theft31.5750.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 weapons32.350.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
November 20231

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 20249
June 202415
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
July 202428
June 202430
May 202427
April 202430
March 202440
February 202419
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
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 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
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 4BY 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Damerel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Centenary Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Granby Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chapel Street Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1