PL1 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5HZ

PL1 5HZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.32 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5HZ, encompassing approximately 5662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

PL1 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • George Place with total crimes: 13
  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12

PL1 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8132.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour3214.313.23%
Other theft165.6560.00%
Public order132.83-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson112.30-21.43%
Drugs91.94-10.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Possession of weapons40.71-55.56%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime30.53-40.00%
Theft from the person20.53-60.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9036.5618.42%
Anti-social behaviour3115.89-18.42%
Public order225.4729.41%
Criminal damage and arson143.89-61.11%
Drugs102.47-37.50%
Other theft101.770.00%
Possession of weapons91.77200.00%
Shoplifting51.5966.67%
Theft from the person50.88400.00%
Other crime50.8825.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-60.00%
Burglary20.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7638.50-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour3813.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson366.71157.14%
Public order176.36112.50%
Drugs163.00128.57%
Other theft102.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime101.77233.33%
Other crime41.77300.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.53-62.50%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8633.73-16.50%
Anti-social behaviour3815.19-25.49%
Criminal damage and arson146.71-6.67%
Other theft142.470.00%
Public order82.47-57.89%
Shoplifting81.41166.67%
Drugs71.41-56.25%
Robbery31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.53-50.00%
Theft from the person20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.35-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10343.9818.39%
Anti-social behaviour5118.1945.71%
Public order199.0146.15%
Drugs163.3645.45%
Criminal damage and arson152.830.00%
Other theft142.6575.00%
Possession of weapons62.47-45.45%
Other crime61.06200.00%
Vehicle crime51.0625.00%
Burglary50.88-37.50%
Theft from the person40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Robbery20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8735.8514.47%
Anti-social behaviour3515.376.06%
Criminal damage and arson156.1815.38%
Public order132.658.33%
Possession of weapons112.30175.00%
Drugs111.9437.50%
Burglary81.94166.67%
Other theft81.41-11.11%
Shoplifting51.4125.00%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Other crime20.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.35-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7631.61-6.17%
Anti-social behaviour3313.426.45%
Criminal damage and arson135.83-13.33%
Public order122.300.00%
Other theft92.1250.00%
Drugs81.59-20.00%
Other crime61.41200.00%
Theft from the person51.06400.00%
Shoplifting40.88300.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Robbery30.7150.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8130.918000.00%
Anti-social behaviour3114.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.470.00%
Public order122.650.00%
Drugs102.120.00%
Other theft61.770.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 75.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202490
July 202476
June 202486
May 2024103
April 202487
March 202476
February 202481
December 20231

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 202438
June 202438
May 202451
April 202435
March 202433
February 202431

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202416
June 20247
May 202416
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202436
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202417
June 20248
May 202419
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. George Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 13. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Francis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Harwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1