WOLSDON STREET, PL1 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5EN

WOLSDON STREET, PL1 5EN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 918 crimes and a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5EN, encompassing approximately 6468 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 5EN area, explore the PL1 5EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL1 5EN area, visit the PL1 5EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

PL1 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 15
  • Adelaide Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

WOLSDON STREET, PL1 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7427.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2111.44-27.59%
Public order193.2526.67%
Shoplifting152.94275.00%
Other theft122.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.86-70.59%
Drugs91.55-47.06%
Possession of weapons61.39100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Other crime40.62-33.33%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7431.384.23%
Criminal damage and arson3411.44209.09%
Anti-social behaviour295.26-3.33%
Drugs174.48183.33%
Public order152.6336.36%
Other theft102.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.55133.33%
Other crime61.08500.00%
Shoplifting40.93-20.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7124.89-8.97%
Anti-social behaviour3010.98-6.25%
Other theft124.649.09%
Public order111.86-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.7022.22%
Drugs61.70-50.00%
Shoplifting50.9366.67%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7828.915.41%
Anti-social behaviour3212.0628.00%
Public order164.9545.45%
Drugs122.47100.00%
Other theft111.8610.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.39600.00%
Burglary61.08-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.93-42.86%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7424.74-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour2511.444.17%
Criminal damage and arson123.879.09%
Public order111.8657.14%
Other theft101.70-9.09%
Possession of weapons71.5575.00%
Burglary71.08250.00%
Drugs61.0820.00%
Shoplifting30.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7624.4316.92%
Anti-social behaviour2411.75-14.29%
Other theft113.71266.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.70-21.43%
Public order71.70-22.22%
Shoplifting61.08200.00%
Drugs50.93-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-20.00%
Other crime40.6233.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6522.886400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2810.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.330.00%
Public order92.160.00%
Drugs81.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202429
June 202430
May 202432
April 202425
March 202424
February 202428

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
July 202474
June 202471
May 202478
April 202474
March 202476
February 202465
December 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202434
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Adelaide Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting12
  • 4. Union Place
    Total12
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Adelaide Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wyndham Mews
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mill Bridge
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cecil Cotts
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Flora Court
    Total6
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hastings Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. St Barnabas Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manor Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Battery Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Whittington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wilton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hotham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Octagon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Belmont Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Frederick Street West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cathedral Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyndham Street East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Downton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Haystone Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wolsdon Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Essex Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Patna Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1