PL1 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5JR

PL1 5JR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.08 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5JR, encompassing approximately 6403 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-2.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

PL1 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phoenix Street with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Market Avenue with total crimes: 10

PL1 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7726.08-2.53%
Anti-social behaviour2712.028.00%
Other theft134.228.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.030.00%
Public order111.72-42.11%
Drugs91.72-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Shoplifting40.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.62-66.67%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7930.6114.49%
Anti-social behaviour2512.34-21.88%
Public order193.9035.71%
Shoplifting162.97220.00%
Other theft122.509.09%
Drugs111.87-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.72-65.62%
Possession of weapons91.72200.00%
Vehicle crime41.41-50.00%
Other crime40.62-20.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6930.76-6.76%
Anti-social behaviour3210.78-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson325.00113.33%
Drugs155.00275.00%
Public order142.3427.27%
Other theft112.19-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.72166.67%
Shoplifting51.25-37.50%
Other crime50.78400.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7426.86-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour3311.56-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson155.1525.00%
Other theft122.34-7.69%
Public order111.87-31.25%
Shoplifting81.72166.67%
Drugs41.25-63.64%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8632.014.88%
Anti-social behaviour3713.4327.59%
Public order165.7823.08%
Other theft132.5030.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.03-25.00%
Drugs111.8757.14%
Vehicle crime61.72200.00%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.78-28.57%
Other crime50.78400.00%
Shoplifting30.78-40.00%
Theft from the person30.4750.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8228.583.80%
Anti-social behaviour2912.8111.54%
Criminal damage and arson164.5314.29%
Public order132.5044.44%
Other theft102.0311.11%
Possession of weapons71.56133.33%
Burglary71.0940.00%
Drugs71.0916.67%
Shoplifting51.09-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7927.179.72%
Anti-social behaviour2612.34-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson144.06-6.67%
Other theft92.19200.00%
Public order91.41-10.00%
Shoplifting71.41250.00%
Drugs61.09-25.00%
Other crime60.94100.00%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.78-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.62-25.00%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7226.087100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3311.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.150.00%
Public order102.340.00%
Drugs81.560.00%
Burglary71.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 68.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202479
July 202469
June 202474
May 202486
April 202482
March 202479
February 202472
December 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
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 8 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202432
June 202433
May 202437
April 202429
March 202426
February 202433

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

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202432
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 202415

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202414
June 202411
May 202416
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Adelaide Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alice Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hetling Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Quarry Cotts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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