PL1 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5BG

PL1 5BG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.59 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5BG, encompassing approximately 5154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-7.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

PL1 5BG 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

PL1 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8545.59-7.61%
Anti-social behaviour5216.4920.93%
Shoplifting2110.0910.53%
Public order174.07-15.00%
Other theft173.3054.55%
Criminal damage and arson123.300.00%
Drugs92.33-10.00%
Burglary71.75133.33%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Possession of weapons30.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Theft from the person20.39-60.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9244.6226.03%
Anti-social behaviour4317.8516.22%
Public order208.34-4.76%
Shoplifting193.88-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson123.69-50.00%
Other theft112.330.00%
Drugs102.1311.11%
Theft from the person51.94150.00%
Possession of weapons50.9725.00%
Other crime40.97-33.33%
Burglary30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7345.20-7.59%
Anti-social behaviour3714.16-41.27%
Shoplifting327.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson246.2171.43%
Public order214.6650.00%
Other theft114.07-31.25%
Vehicle crime112.13266.67%
Drugs92.1312.50%
Other crime61.750.00%
Possession of weapons41.16-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7946.37-15.96%
Anti-social behaviour6315.336.78%
Shoplifting2812.2212.00%
Other theft165.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.10100.00%
Public order142.72-12.50%
Drugs82.7214.29%
Possession of weapons51.5566.67%
Burglary30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.58-50.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9446.5617.50%
Anti-social behaviour5918.2420.41%
Shoplifting2511.454.17%
Public order164.85-11.11%
Other theft123.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.33-61.11%
Drugs71.360.00%
Theft from the person61.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Possession of weapons30.58-50.00%
Burglary30.58-50.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8043.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour4915.52-15.52%
Shoplifting249.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson184.6612.50%
Public order183.4950.00%
Other theft93.49-52.63%
Drugs71.75-46.15%
Burglary61.3620.00%
Possession of weapons61.1650.00%
Bicycle theft31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.39-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8046.9523.08%
Anti-social behaviour5815.52-12.12%
Other theft1911.25137.50%
Criminal damage and arson163.6933.33%
Shoplifting143.1027.27%
Drugs132.72225.00%
Public order122.52-7.69%
Other crime62.33100.00%
Burglary51.16-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.7833.33%
Possession of weapons40.78-33.33%
Theft from the person40.78-20.00%
Robbery30.78-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6639.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences6512.806400.00%
Public order1312.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.520.00%
Shoplifting112.330.00%
Other theft82.130.00%
Possession of weapons61.550.00%
Burglary61.160.00%
Theft from the person51.160.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 427 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202443
July 202437
June 202463
May 202459
April 202449
March 202458
February 202466

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202424
June 202414
May 20247
April 202418
March 202416
February 202412

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202421
June 202414
May 202416
April 202418
March 202412
February 202413

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

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202432
June 202428
May 202425
April 202424
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 72.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202492
July 202473
June 202479
May 202494
April 202480
March 202480
February 202465
December 20231

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249
March 202419
February 20248

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5BG 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. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    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. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1