KING STREET, PL1 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5HX

KING STREET, PL1 5HX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.87 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5HX, encompassing approximately 5931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (-7.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)

PL1 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 62
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

KING STREET, PL1 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11946.87-7.03%
Anti-social behaviour5120.0634.21%
Other theft268.60116.67%
Public order204.38-23.08%
Shoplifting163.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.70-21.05%
Drugs122.539.09%
Burglary52.02150.00%
Other crime40.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.67-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12848.0530.61%
Anti-social behaviour3821.58-30.91%
Public order266.4113.04%
Shoplifting204.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson193.37-50.00%
Other theft123.20-20.00%
Drugs112.02-26.67%
Possession of weapons111.85175.00%
Theft from the person61.85100.00%
Other crime61.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-75.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9851.93-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour5516.52-1.79%
Criminal damage and arson389.27111.11%
Shoplifting306.4136.36%
Public order235.0664.29%
Other theft153.88-11.76%
Drugs152.5350.00%
Vehicle crime122.53100.00%
Other crime102.02900.00%
Possession of weapons41.69-33.33%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Robbery20.51-50.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10645.02-16.54%
Anti-social behaviour5617.87-21.13%
Shoplifting229.4437.50%
Criminal damage and arson183.7120.00%
Other theft173.036.25%
Public order142.87-44.00%
Drugs102.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime61.6920.00%
Possession of weapons61.01-25.00%
Robbery41.01100.00%
Burglary30.67-50.00%
Theft from the person20.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.34-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12754.298.55%
Anti-social behaviour7121.4120.34%
Public order2511.9713.64%
Other theft164.2245.45%
Drugs162.7045.45%
Shoplifting162.70-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson152.70-28.57%
Possession of weapons82.53-11.11%
Theft from the person81.35700.00%
Burglary61.35-14.29%
Other crime61.01200.00%
Vehicle crime51.01-16.67%
Robbery20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11748.9017.00%
Anti-social behaviour5919.73-6.35%
Public order229.9529.41%
Shoplifting223.7157.14%
Criminal damage and arson213.7131.25%
Drugs113.5422.22%
Other theft111.85-42.11%
Possession of weapons91.8580.00%
Burglary71.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.18100.00%
Other crime21.01-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.34-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10046.03-14.53%
Anti-social behaviour6316.86-7.35%
Other theft1910.6272.73%
Public order173.206.25%
Criminal damage and arson162.876.67%
Shoplifting142.70100.00%
Drugs92.36-25.00%
Other crime71.52133.33%
Burglary71.18-12.50%
Theft from the person61.1850.00%
Possession of weapons51.01-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.84300.00%
Robbery30.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11746.8711600.00%
Anti-social behaviour6819.730.00%
Public order1611.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.700.00%
Drugs122.530.00%
Other theft112.020.00%
Burglary81.850.00%
Possession of weapons71.350.00%
Shoplifting71.180.00%
Robbery51.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 913 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 101.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 2024128
July 202498
June 2024106
May 2024127
April 2024117
March 2024100
February 2024117
December 20231

A total of 461 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202438
July 202455
June 202456
May 202471
April 202459
March 202463
February 202468

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202438
June 202418
May 202415
April 202421
March 202416
February 202415

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202423
June 202414
May 202425
April 202422
March 202417
February 202416

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 202415
June 202417
May 202416
April 202411
March 202419
February 202411

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202430
June 202422
May 202416
April 202422
March 202414
February 20247

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total62
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 3. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 8. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 16. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 17. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1