PL1 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4DG

PL1 4DG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.13 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4DG 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 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4DG, encompassing approximately 4641 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

PL1 4DG 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
  • Brickfields Close with total crimes: 5

PL1 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.134.88%
Anti-social behaviour279.2668.75%
Public order95.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.94-25.00%
Other theft61.94-45.45%
Possession of weapons41.29300.00%
Shoplifting30.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Drugs20.65-60.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.34-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour168.8333.33%
Shoplifting123.459.09%
Criminal damage and arson122.599.09%
Other theft112.5983.33%
Vehicle crime52.37400.00%
Public order51.0825.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.11-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour129.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.5910.00%
Shoplifting112.3757.14%
Other theft62.3720.00%
Drugs51.2966.67%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.8481.48%
Anti-social behaviour1810.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.8842.86%
Shoplifting72.1540.00%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Possession of weapons41.080.00%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs30.65-40.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.80-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour185.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.88250.00%
Public order61.5150.00%
Drugs51.29150.00%
Shoplifting51.08150.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.51-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour127.549.09%
Burglary42.590.00%
Other theft40.86-50.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-77.78%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.3960.71%
Anti-social behaviour119.69-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.37-30.77%
Other theft81.94100.00%
Public order51.7225.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.43-85.71%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.020.00%
Shoplifting72.800.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 202412
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202441
July 202443
June 202449
May 202427
April 202435
March 202445
February 202428

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20244
February 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 4DG 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. Brickfields Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 6. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Stephen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Duncan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Charles Darwin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1