PL1 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4HZ

PL1 4HZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.64 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4HZ 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 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4HZ, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

PL1 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clowance Street with total crimes: 12
  • Brickfields Close with total crimes: 5
  • Devonport Hill with total crimes: 5

PL1 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.8385.71%
Criminal damage and arson94.78-18.18%
Public order73.3116.67%
Drugs42.57300.00%
Other theft21.47-50.00%
Shoplifting20.74-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.843.85%
Criminal damage and arson119.93175.00%
Shoplifting94.04125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-12.50%
Public order62.57200.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.47100.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.864.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.94-33.33%
Other theft41.47-20.00%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Possession of weapons21.47100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.22127.27%
Anti-social behaviour89.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9450.00%
Other theft52.21150.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Shoplifting21.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.09150.00%
Other theft41.84300.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.680.00%
Shoplifting41.840.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202426
June 202425
May 202411
April 202411
March 202422
February 202410

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clowance Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Brickfields Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Devonport Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cumberland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Clowance Lane
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. St Stephen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charles Darwin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Locks Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Maritime Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stonehall Flats
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Damerel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pembroke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Wise Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pembroke Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Garrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Prospect Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1