PL1 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4SG

PL1 4SG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.63 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4SG 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 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4SG, encompassing approximately 4702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 4SG area, explore the PL1 4SG 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 (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL1 4SG 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 4SG 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.63-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour217.4490.91%
Public order84.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-27.27%
Possession of weapons51.70150.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Other theft30.64-75.00%
Shoplifting20.64-81.82%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.0318.42%
Other theft129.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.5583.33%
Shoplifting112.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.3422.22%
Public order82.3433.33%
Drugs51.70-16.67%
Other crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.71-17.39%
Shoplifting118.08120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.34-47.06%
Drugs61.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28-33.33%
Public order61.280.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Possession of weapons30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.9948.39%
Anti-social behaviour179.78-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.62-18.18%
Possession of weapons51.910.00%
Shoplifting51.0666.67%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.59130.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.89266.67%
Public order82.34100.00%
Burglary41.7033.33%
Drugs40.8533.33%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.61-31.11%
Anti-social behaviour106.5911.11%
Other theft42.130.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-66.67%
Drugs30.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour99.57-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.91-25.00%
Public order51.9125.00%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.43-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.760.00%
Shoplifting72.550.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202445
July 202438
June 202446
May 202431
April 202431
March 202445
February 202427

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20243
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20247

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 20249
June 202417
May 202423
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242

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

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 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 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
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 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 4SG 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. Clowance Lane
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Edinburgh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Duncan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pembroke Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. James Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1