WOLSDON PLACE, PL1 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5EQ

WOLSDON PLACE, PL1 5EQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.41 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5EQ, encompassing approximately 6417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-10.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

PL1 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adelaide Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Union Street with total crimes: 9
  • Alice Street with total crimes: 7

WOLSDON PLACE, PL1 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.41-10.96%
Anti-social behaviour2210.1310.00%
Other theft93.43-10.00%
Drugs71.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.09-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Public order40.62-80.00%
Shoplifting30.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-50.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7327.434.29%
Anti-social behaviour2011.38-28.57%
Public order203.1242.86%
Shoplifting153.12275.00%
Other theft102.3411.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.56-68.75%
Drugs91.56-47.06%
Possession of weapons61.40100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Other crime40.62-33.33%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7030.232.94%
Criminal damage and arson3210.91190.91%
Anti-social behaviour284.99-6.67%
Drugs174.36183.33%
Public order142.6527.27%
Other theft92.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.40133.33%
Other crime61.09500.00%
Shoplifting40.93-20.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6824.62-11.69%
Anti-social behaviour3010.60-3.23%
Other theft124.679.09%
Public order111.87-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.7122.22%
Drugs61.71-45.45%
Shoplifting50.9366.67%
Robbery30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7728.365.48%
Anti-social behaviour3112.0024.00%
Public order164.8345.45%
Other theft112.4910.00%
Drugs111.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.71-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.40500.00%
Burglary50.93-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.78-42.86%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7324.62-2.67%
Anti-social behaviour2511.388.70%
Criminal damage and arson113.9010.00%
Public order111.7183.33%
Other theft101.710.00%
Possession of weapons71.5675.00%
Burglary71.09250.00%
Drugs61.0920.00%
Shoplifting30.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7523.8420.97%
Anti-social behaviour2311.69-17.86%
Other theft103.58233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.56-28.57%
Shoplifting61.56200.00%
Public order60.93-33.33%
Drugs50.93-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-20.00%
Other crime40.6233.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person20.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6222.446100.00%
Anti-social behaviour289.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.360.00%
Public order92.180.00%
Drugs81.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.250.00%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
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 offences10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202417
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202473
July 202470
June 202468
May 202477
April 202473
March 202475
February 202462
December 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202428
June 202430
May 202431
April 202425
March 202423
February 202428

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202432
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 202414

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 202414
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1