PL1 4TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 4TA

PL1 4TA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.15 per 1,000 population. This PL1 4TA 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 4TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 4TA, encompassing approximately 4493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

PL1 4TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Street with total crimes: 8
  • Stopford Place with total crimes: 5
  • Brickfields Close with total crimes: 5

PL1 4TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.1510.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.7968.75%
Public order106.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.23-33.33%
Other theft61.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.34300.00%
Shoplifting30.89-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Drugs20.67-60.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.04-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour168.9033.33%
Shoplifting123.569.09%
Criminal damage and arson122.670.00%
Other theft122.6771.43%
Public order72.6740.00%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Drugs51.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.14-6.38%
Criminal damage and arson129.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.67-33.33%
Shoplifting112.6757.14%
Other theft72.4516.67%
Drugs61.56100.00%
Public order51.3466.67%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.2662.07%
Anti-social behaviour1810.465.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.01-6.67%
Shoplifting73.1240.00%
Other theft61.5650.00%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Public order30.89-57.14%
Robbery30.670.00%
Drugs30.67-62.50%
Other crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.69-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour176.4554.55%
Criminal damage and arson153.78200.00%
Drugs83.34300.00%
Public order71.7875.00%
Shoplifting51.56150.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.47-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour117.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-54.55%
Burglary41.110.00%
Other theft40.89-55.56%
Public order40.89-42.86%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Drugs20.45-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.4857.14%
Anti-social behaviour119.79-21.43%
Drugs112.45266.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.45-21.43%
Other theft92.45125.00%
Public order72.0075.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-85.71%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.120.00%
Shoplifting73.120.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.450.00%

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 offences32.230.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 theft31.3450.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 weapons32.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 202412
June 202418
May 202417
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202440
July 202444
June 202447
May 202429
April 202435
March 202444
February 202428
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
October 20231

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 20245
March 202411
February 202414
November 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 202411
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princes Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brickfields Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mills Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 6. Washbourne Close
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cumberland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre Ope
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Stephen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Curtis Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cumberland Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Duncan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Marlborough Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Granby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Charles Darwin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ker Stope
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Gun Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. South Yard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Mill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Barrack Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Mildren Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Granby Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1