PL1 4FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4FW

PL1 4FW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.67 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4FW 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 4FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4FW, encompassing approximately 4498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PL1 4FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Street with total crimes: 8
  • Mills Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

PL1 4FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.67-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour207.7881.82%
Public order94.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.00-27.27%
Possession of weapons41.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Other theft30.67-75.00%
Shoplifting20.67-81.82%
Drugs20.44-66.67%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.34-9.76%
Other theft128.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.67120.00%
Shoplifting112.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.450.00%
Public order82.4560.00%
Drugs61.7820.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.01-10.87%
Shoplifting119.11120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.45-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-37.50%
Public order51.11400.00%
Drugs51.1166.67%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-60.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.3448.39%
Anti-social behaviour1910.22-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson84.22-20.00%
Possession of weapons51.780.00%
Other theft51.11150.00%
Shoplifting51.1166.67%
Drugs31.11-25.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Public order10.44-88.89%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.783.33%
Anti-social behaviour226.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.89233.33%
Public order92.22125.00%
Burglary42.0033.33%
Drugs40.8933.33%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences3014.45-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour116.6722.22%
Other theft42.45-20.00%
Public order40.89-20.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-66.67%
Drugs30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.2365.38%
Anti-social behaviour99.56-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.00-18.18%
Other theft52.000.00%
Public order51.1166.67%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Shoplifting10.67-83.33%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.110.00%
Shoplifting62.450.00%
Other theft51.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202437
July 202441
June 202446
May 202431
April 202430
March 202443
February 202426

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 202411

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202411
June 202419
May 202422
April 202411
March 20249
February 202414

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 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 4FW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edinburgh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre Ope
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Duncan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pembroke Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Holmans Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cornwall Beach
    Total1
    Burglary1