OXFORD PLACE, PL1 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5AJ

OXFORD PLACE, PL1 5AJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.56 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5AJ, encompassing approximately 4142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 5AJ area, explore the PL1 5AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-3.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

PL1 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 83
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

OXFORD PLACE, PL1 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7754.56-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour4818.5911.63%
Shoplifting2211.5922.22%
Other theft195.31111.11%
Public order184.595.88%
Criminal damage and arson114.3537.50%
Burglary82.66166.67%
Drugs81.9360.00%
Vehicle crime51.93150.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.48-50.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8048.2835.59%
Anti-social behaviour4319.3116.22%
Shoplifting1810.38-45.45%
Public order174.350.00%
Other theft94.10-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.17-61.90%
Drugs51.930.00%
Other crime41.21-33.33%
Theft from the person40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons40.9733.33%
Burglary30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5949.25-14.49%
Anti-social behaviour3714.24-32.73%
Shoplifting338.9317.86%
Criminal damage and arson217.97133.33%
Public order175.0741.67%
Other theft104.10-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.41300.00%
Other crime61.930.00%
Drugs51.45-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6950.212.99%
Anti-social behaviour5516.6610.00%
Shoplifting2813.2812.00%
Other theft126.76100.00%
Public order122.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9080.00%
Drugs92.1780.00%
Possession of weapons52.1766.67%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48-33.33%
Robbery20.48100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6744.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour5016.1716.28%
Shoplifting2512.074.17%
Public order106.04-37.50%
Other theft62.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45-68.75%
Drugs51.2125.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.72-40.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Burglary20.72-66.67%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6747.0742.55%
Anti-social behaviour4316.17-23.21%
Shoplifting2410.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.7933.33%
Public order163.8645.45%
Other theft83.86-55.56%
Burglary61.930.00%
Possession of weapons51.4525.00%
Drugs41.21-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5648.04-13.85%
Violence and sexual offences4713.52-14.55%
Other theft1811.35100.00%
Shoplifting164.3545.45%
Criminal damage and arson123.86-7.69%
Public order112.900.00%
Drugs92.66200.00%
Burglary62.170.00%
Other crime51.4566.67%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons40.97-33.33%
Theft from the person40.97-20.00%
Robbery30.97-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6546.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences5515.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.280.00%
Public order113.140.00%
Shoplifting112.660.00%
Other theft92.660.00%
Possession of weapons62.170.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Theft from the person51.450.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 202437
June 202455
May 202450
April 202443
March 202456
February 202465

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202421
June 20249
May 20245
April 202416
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410
April 202416
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202433
June 202428
May 202425
April 202424
March 202416
February 202411

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202480
July 202459
June 202469
May 202467
April 202467
March 202447
February 202455

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 202418
February 20249

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243

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

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total83
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour24
    Burglary5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 6. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 9. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Monroe Gardens
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1