PL1 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4NJ

PL1 4NJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.04 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4NJ, encompassing approximately 2904 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

PL1 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Washbourne Close with total crimes: 5

PL1 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.04-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour147.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8220.00%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Other theft31.38-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.30-12.50%
Other theft72.41133.33%
Drugs62.410.00%
Public order52.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7225.00%
Possession of weapons31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.388.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.30-50.00%
Shoplifting62.7520.00%
Drugs62.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Public order41.38100.00%
Possession of weapons31.38-25.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.610.00%
Shoplifting55.51150.00%
Possession of weapons41.720.00%
Drugs31.38-25.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-50.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Public order20.69-77.78%
Burglary10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.8960.00%
Public order95.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.10200.00%
Burglary42.07300.00%
Drugs41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.91-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour108.6142.86%
Drugs33.4450.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-75.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.00106.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.75-41.67%
Public order42.4133.33%
Other theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.130.00%
Other theft33.440.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202427
June 202425
May 202420
April 202425
March 202431
February 202415

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202416
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 202410

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243

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 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 4NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Holmans Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cornwall Beach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Centenary Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Granby Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Albany Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chapel Street Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New Passage Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. St Aubyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tamar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Waterside Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1