PL1 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4RL

PL1 4RL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.14 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4RL, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 4RL area, explore the PL1 4RL 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)

PL1 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Princes Street with total crimes: 8

PL1 4RL 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3560.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2417.99-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson1912.3446.15%
Shoplifting99.77-40.00%
Public order74.63-30.00%
Possession of weapons43.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Drugs42.06-33.33%
Other crime32.06-40.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other theft31.54-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.54100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4272.9923.53%
Anti-social behaviour2521.5966.67%
Shoplifting1512.857.14%
Criminal damage and arson137.718.33%
Public order106.6825.00%
Other theft105.14100.00%
Drugs65.140.00%
Possession of weapons63.08200.00%
Other crime53.08400.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Burglary32.0650.00%
Theft from the person21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3454.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.48-34.78%
Shoplifting147.71180.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.20-29.41%
Public order86.17300.00%
Drugs64.1150.00%
Other theft53.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.5733.33%
Burglary22.06-33.33%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons21.03-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3458.08-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour2317.4853.33%
Criminal damage and arson1711.8241.67%
Other theft88.74300.00%
Shoplifting54.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons52.57150.00%
Other crime42.570.00%
Drugs42.06-60.00%
Burglary32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-50.00%
Public order21.54-84.62%
Robbery21.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3758.088.82%
Shoplifting1519.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.71-11.76%
Public order137.7185.71%
Criminal damage and arson126.6833.33%
Drugs106.1711.11%
Vehicle crime65.14200.00%
Other theft23.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3450.37-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour1717.48183.33%
Criminal damage and arson98.74-40.00%
Drugs94.63-10.00%
Other theft84.63-46.67%
Public order74.110.00%
Shoplifting63.60-45.45%
Vehicle crime23.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4359.6372.00%
Criminal damage and arson1522.1025.00%
Other theft157.710.00%
Shoplifting117.71120.00%
Drugs105.650.00%
Public order75.1475.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.60-45.45%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.120.00%
Other theft1512.85650.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.170.00%
Shoplifting55.650.00%
Public order42.570.00%
Theft from the person22.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.030.00%

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 offences35.140.00%
Other theft21.54-33.33%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 theft33.0850.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

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 weapons34.630.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202412
June 202417
May 202412
April 20249
March 202415
February 202412
November 20231

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202415
June 202423
May 202415
April 202417
March 20246
February 202411

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
July 202434
June 202434
May 202437
April 202434
March 202443
February 202425
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202414
June 20245
May 202415
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 202415
February 202415
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
December 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Victoria Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ross Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Clarence Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Haddington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Pasley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Havelock Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pentamar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Keyham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Herbert Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Centenary Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Milne Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. New Passage Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. St Aubyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tamar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1