PL1 5DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5DD

PL1 5DD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5DD 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 5DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5DD, encompassing approximately 6072 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PL1 5DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alice Street with total crimes: 7
  • North Road West with total crimes: 6
  • Hetling Close with total crimes: 6

PL1 5DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.6313.64%
Anti-social behaviour128.23-20.00%
Other theft81.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.9925.00%
Drugs50.82-28.57%
Shoplifting30.82-78.57%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Public order20.33-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.60-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour157.250.00%
Shoplifting142.47366.67%
Other theft102.3166.67%
Public order101.65-28.57%
Drugs71.65-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15-53.33%
Vehicle crime41.15-55.56%
Burglary30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6223.388.77%
Anti-social behaviour1510.21-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson152.4766.67%
Public order142.4740.00%
Drugs102.3166.67%
Vehicle crime91.65800.00%
Other theft61.48-40.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5720.429.62%
Anti-social behaviour239.3927.78%
Public order103.7911.11%
Other theft101.65-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.6528.57%
Drugs61.4820.00%
Burglary20.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.16-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.09-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour188.5612.50%
Other theft112.9610.00%
Public order91.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.4816.67%
Burglary61.15100.00%
Drugs50.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.82150.00%
Possession of weapons30.82-25.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.61-9.84%
Anti-social behaviour169.0614.29%
Other theft102.63-16.67%
Public order81.6560.00%
Drugs61.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.9933.33%
Burglary30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%
Other crime10.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.2435.56%
Anti-social behaviour1410.047.69%
Other theft122.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9812.50%
Shoplifting61.48200.00%
Public order50.99-28.57%
Other crime40.8233.33%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Drugs40.66-42.86%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.49-25.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.134400.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Drugs71.320.00%
Public order71.150.00%
Burglary61.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Possession of weapons40.660.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202444
July 202462
June 202457
May 202452
April 202455
March 202461
February 202445
December 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415
June 202423
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Maker View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Amherst Road Lane East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whittington Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1