OCEAN CITY PLACE, PL1 5FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5FB

OCEAN CITY PLACE, PL1 5FB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.40 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5FB 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 5FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5FB, encompassing approximately 6173 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

PL1 5FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

OCEAN CITY PLACE, PL1 5FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8032.40-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour3712.960.00%
Other theft165.9945.45%
Shoplifting162.59-11.11%
Public order112.59-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.78-8.33%
Drugs111.7822.22%
Possession of weapons41.780.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime40.65-33.33%
Theft from the person10.65-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8534.1813.33%
Anti-social behaviour3713.7715.62%
Shoplifting185.99-28.00%
Public order172.92-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.75-53.85%
Other theft111.94-8.33%
Drugs91.780.00%
Vehicle crime61.46-45.45%
Theft from the person40.97300.00%
Other crime40.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.650.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7536.455.63%
Anti-social behaviour3212.15-34.69%
Criminal damage and arson265.18100.00%
Shoplifting254.2178.57%
Public order204.0553.85%
Other theft123.240.00%
Vehicle crime111.94266.67%
Drugs91.7850.00%
Other crime81.46700.00%
Possession of weapons41.300.00%
Theft from the person10.65-75.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7131.75-12.35%
Anti-social behaviour4911.5011.36%
Shoplifting147.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.2785.71%
Public order132.110.00%
Other theft122.119.09%
Drugs61.9420.00%
Theft from the person40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons40.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-40.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8131.596.58%
Anti-social behaviour4413.1222.22%
Public order137.1318.18%
Shoplifting122.11-33.33%
Other theft111.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.78-61.11%
Drugs51.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.81400.00%
Possession of weapons50.81-16.67%
Burglary40.81-20.00%
Other crime40.65300.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7630.627.04%
Anti-social behaviour3612.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.8338.46%
Shoplifting182.9238.46%
Public order112.920.00%
Other theft81.78-52.94%
Drugs61.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons60.97100.00%
Burglary50.9725.00%
Bicycle theft30.8150.00%
Other crime10.49-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7133.534.41%
Anti-social behaviour4511.50-13.46%
Other theft177.29325.00%
Shoplifting132.75160.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.110.00%
Drugs122.11100.00%
Public order111.94-21.43%
Other crime61.78200.00%
Burglary40.97-42.86%
Theft from the person40.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.49-25.00%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6829.976700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5211.020.00%
Public order148.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.270.00%
Burglary72.110.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Theft from the person50.810.00%
Possession of weapons40.810.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

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 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202437
July 202432
June 202449
May 202444
April 202436
March 202445
February 202452

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202420
June 202413
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 67.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202485
July 202475
June 202471
May 202481
April 202476
March 202471
February 202468
December 20231

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202426
June 202413
May 20247
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202417
February 20244

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202425
June 202414
May 202412
April 202418
March 202413
February 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 6. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whittington Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1