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

Overview of Crime in PL1 5JD

KING STREET, PL1 5JD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.26 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5JD, encompassing approximately 5986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (-3.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)

PL1 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

KING STREET, PL1 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10639.26-3.64%
Anti-social behaviour3817.7111.76%
Other theft226.3583.33%
Public order153.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson142.51-22.22%
Shoplifting122.3433.33%
Drugs112.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons30.67-66.67%
Other crime30.50-50.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.33-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11040.9323.60%
Anti-social behaviour3418.38-10.53%
Public order245.689.09%
Criminal damage and arson184.01-48.57%
Other theft123.019.09%
Drugs112.00-31.25%
Shoplifting91.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons91.5080.00%
Theft from the person61.50200.00%
Other crime61.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-72.73%
Burglary20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8942.60-5.32%
Anti-social behaviour3814.87-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson356.35105.88%
Public order225.8569.23%
Drugs163.68220.00%
Shoplifting122.67-20.00%
Other theft112.00-21.43%
Vehicle crime111.84120.00%
Other crime101.84900.00%
Possession of weapons51.670.00%
Robbery20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9436.92-19.66%
Anti-social behaviour4215.70-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson177.0213.33%
Shoplifting152.8436.36%
Other theft142.51-6.67%
Public order132.34-40.91%
Vehicle crime52.170.00%
Drugs50.84-73.68%
Possession of weapons50.84-28.57%
Robbery30.8450.00%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Theft from the person20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Other crime10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11747.119.35%
Anti-social behaviour5219.5518.18%
Public order228.6929.41%
Drugs193.6890.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.17-25.00%
Other theft152.5136.36%
Shoplifting112.510.00%
Possession of weapons71.84-22.22%
Theft from the person61.17200.00%
Vehicle crime51.0025.00%
Burglary50.84-28.57%
Other crime50.84150.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10741.0913.83%
Anti-social behaviour4417.872.33%
Criminal damage and arson207.3511.11%
Public order173.346.25%
Other theft112.84-21.43%
Shoplifting111.8457.14%
Drugs101.8425.00%
Possession of weapons91.6780.00%
Burglary71.5016.67%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Other crime20.67-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.33-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9438.42-12.15%
Anti-social behaviour4315.70-10.42%
Criminal damage and arson187.185.88%
Public order163.0114.29%
Other theft142.6775.00%
Drugs82.34-42.86%
Shoplifting71.34133.33%
Other crime71.17133.33%
Burglary61.17-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.000.00%
Theft from the person50.8425.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10739.9310600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4817.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.020.00%
Drugs142.840.00%
Public order142.340.00%
Burglary82.340.00%
Other theft81.340.00%
Possession of weapons51.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 825 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 91.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024110
July 202489
June 202494
May 2024117
April 2024107
March 202494
February 2024107
December 20231

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
July 202438
June 202442
May 202452
April 202444
March 202443
February 202448

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202416
June 20245
May 202419
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202435
June 202417
May 202415
April 202420
March 202418
February 202417

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202422
June 202413
May 202422
April 202417
March 202416
February 202414

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    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. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New George Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 7. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Derry'S Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 15. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 16. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1