PL1 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5EJ

PL1 5EJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.32 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5EJ, encompassing approximately 3287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

PL1 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 48
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12

PL1 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5859.32-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour4317.6513.16%
Shoplifting2313.0835.29%
Other theft177.00112.50%
Public order145.17-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson104.2625.00%
Drugs83.04100.00%
Burglary72.43133.33%
Vehicle crime52.13150.00%
Robbery31.520.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.61-50.00%
Other crime20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7054.1529.63%
Anti-social behaviour3821.3046.15%
Public order1711.5630.77%
Shoplifting175.17-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.17-42.86%
Other theft82.43-27.27%
Drugs42.43-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.220.00%
Other crime31.22-50.00%
Theft from the person30.91200.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5452.33-3.57%
Shoplifting3016.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour269.13-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson147.9155.56%
Public order134.2618.18%
Other theft113.9510.00%
Vehicle crime73.35250.00%
Other crime62.13500.00%
Drugs51.830.00%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5653.543.70%
Anti-social behaviour4417.0415.79%
Shoplifting2713.3917.39%
Public order118.2137.50%
Other theft103.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.0480.00%
Drugs52.7425.00%
Possession of weapons41.5233.33%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Theft from the person30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5445.94-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour3816.4311.76%
Shoplifting2311.560.00%
Public order87.000.00%
Other theft72.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-61.54%
Drugs41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-83.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5849.8934.88%
Anti-social behaviour3417.65-15.00%
Shoplifting2310.3464.29%
Criminal damage and arson137.0030.00%
Other theft93.95-57.14%
Public order82.74-11.11%
Burglary62.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Possession of weapons31.2250.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Drugs20.91-71.43%
Theft from the person10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4350.81-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour4013.08-11.11%
Other theft2112.17320.00%
Shoplifting146.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.2625.00%
Public order93.04-18.18%
Drugs72.74250.00%
Burglary62.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.83100.00%
Other crime41.2233.33%
Bicycle theft31.220.00%
Theft from the person30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5145.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour4515.520.00%
Public order1113.690.00%
Shoplifting83.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.430.00%
Burglary72.430.00%
Other theft52.130.00%
Theft from the person51.520.00%
Other crime31.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202438
July 202426
June 202444
May 202438
April 202434
March 202440
February 202445

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

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 20245
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202430
June 202427
May 202423
April 202423
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202470
July 202454
June 202456
May 202454
April 202458
March 202443
February 202451

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 202421
February 20245

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total48
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 3. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1