BAYSWATER ROAD, PL1 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5BU

BAYSWATER ROAD, PL1 5BU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.55 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5BU, encompassing approximately 3796 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-12.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

PL1 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

BAYSWATER ROAD, PL1 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4735.55-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour2812.3816.67%
Other theft147.37180.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.69125.00%
Public order92.3728.57%
Drugs82.37166.67%
Vehicle crime62.1150.00%
Shoplifting51.58-28.57%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5430.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour2414.229.09%
Public order76.32-41.67%
Shoplifting71.84-41.67%
Other theft51.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-33.33%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Drugs30.79-40.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4832.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour2212.64-21.43%
Shoplifting125.79200.00%
Public order123.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.16150.00%
Vehicle crime62.63200.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.13-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour2811.0627.27%
Other theft67.3750.00%
Public order61.5820.00%
Drugs51.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.557.50%
Anti-social behaviour2211.324.76%
Drugs65.79100.00%
Public order51.58-37.50%
Shoplifting41.32-63.64%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.652.56%
Anti-social behaviour2110.53-16.00%
Shoplifting115.5337.50%
Public order82.9014.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.110.00%
Other theft32.11-76.92%
Drugs30.79-62.50%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.97-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour2510.27-21.88%
Other theft136.58333.33%
Shoplifting83.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.11-11.11%
Drugs82.11700.00%
Public order72.1116.67%
Burglary51.8425.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Theft from the person41.0533.33%
Possession of weapons41.0533.33%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4730.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3212.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.430.00%
Public order62.370.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Theft from the person30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202454
July 202448
June 202442
May 202443
April 202440
March 202439
February 202447

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 202422
June 202428
May 202422
April 202421
March 202425
February 202432

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Upper Knollys Terrace Lane
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 7. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Amherst Road Lane East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Monroe Gardens
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whittington Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1