WELL GARDENS, PL1 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5BB

WELL GARDENS, PL1 5BB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 272 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.92 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5BB, encompassing approximately 5923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)

PL1 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 80
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

WELL GARDENS, PL1 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11445.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour5119.2513.33%
Other theft218.6175.00%
Shoplifting193.55-5.00%
Public order173.21-22.73%
Drugs152.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.53-27.78%
Burglary62.19200.00%
Possession of weapons41.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Other crime30.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11445.0832.56%
Anti-social behaviour4519.254.65%
Public order227.60-15.38%
Shoplifting203.71-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson183.38-41.94%
Drugs123.040.00%
Other theft122.030.00%
Possession of weapons62.0350.00%
Other crime51.01-37.50%
Theft from the person40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-69.23%
Burglary20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8646.26-9.47%
Anti-social behaviour4314.52-33.85%
Criminal damage and arson317.2693.75%
Shoplifting315.2310.71%
Public order265.2373.33%
Vehicle crime134.39333.33%
Other theft122.19-29.41%
Drugs122.0333.33%
Other crime82.03700.00%
Possession of weapons41.35-20.00%
Theft from the person40.6833.33%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9544.74-14.41%
Anti-social behaviour6516.041.56%
Shoplifting2810.9712.00%
Other theft174.7313.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.87100.00%
Public order152.70-16.67%
Drugs92.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.52-28.57%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.51-50.00%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Other crime10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11147.446.73%
Anti-social behaviour6418.7418.52%
Shoplifting2510.818.70%
Public order184.22-5.26%
Other theft153.0450.00%
Drugs122.5320.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.03-60.00%
Possession of weapons71.35-12.50%
Theft from the person61.180.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Other crime50.84400.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10443.9018.18%
Anti-social behaviour5417.56-11.48%
Shoplifting239.1253.33%
Criminal damage and arson203.8833.33%
Public order193.3846.15%
Other theft103.21-56.52%
Drugs101.6911.11%
Possession of weapons81.69100.00%
Burglary51.35-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other crime10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8842.71-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour6114.86-15.28%
Other theft2310.30109.09%
Shoplifting153.8836.36%
Criminal damage and arson152.537.14%
Public order132.53-13.33%
Drugs92.19-10.00%
Other crime61.52100.00%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.01-42.86%
Theft from the person40.68-33.33%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9844.069700.00%
Anti-social behaviour7216.550.00%
Public order1512.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.530.00%
Other theft112.360.00%
Shoplifting111.860.00%
Drugs101.860.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Possession of weapons71.180.00%
Theft from the person61.180.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
July 202443
June 202465
May 202464
April 202454
March 202461
February 202472

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202431
June 202416
May 20248
April 202420
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202426
June 202415
May 202418
April 202419
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202431
June 202428
May 202425
April 202423
March 202415
February 202411

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 90.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 2024114
July 202486
June 202495
May 2024111
April 2024104
March 202488
February 202498
December 20231

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202412
June 202417
May 202415
April 202410
March 202423
February 202411

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total80
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Burglary5
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 3. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 7. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 10. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 15. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1