MARITIME SQUARE, PL1 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4SW

MARITIME SQUARE, PL1 4SW, 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 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4SW, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 4SW area, explore the PL1 4SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL1 4SW area, visit the PL1 4SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

PL1 4SW 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

MARITIME SQUARE, PL1 4SW 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.64-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour138.4685.71%
Criminal damage and arson94.78-18.18%
Public order73.3116.67%
Drugs42.57300.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.74-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.83266.67%
Shoplifting94.05125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-22.22%
Public order62.57500.00%
Other theft52.2125.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.394.35%
Anti-social behaviour98.8312.50%
Other theft43.31-20.00%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.12130.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.46-11.11%
Other theft52.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.68125.00%
Shoplifting33.31200.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.93-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-33.33%
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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.34110.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.7250.00%
Other theft42.21300.00%
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 offences1012.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202424
June 202423
May 202410
April 202410
March 202421
February 202410

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
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 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
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 4SW 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. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Damerel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Pembroke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mount Wise Crescent
    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