PL1 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5JU

PL1 5JU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.41 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5JU, encompassing approximately 5907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-2.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)

PL1 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Market Way with total crimes: 14

PL1 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10137.41-2.88%
Anti-social behaviour3717.10-2.63%
Other theft216.2675.00%
Public order153.55-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson142.540.00%
Drugs112.370.00%
Burglary51.8666.67%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Other crime40.68-33.33%
Robbery30.680.00%
Possession of weapons30.51-70.00%
Theft from the person20.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10439.7828.40%
Anti-social behaviour3817.60-7.32%
Public order226.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.72-61.11%
Other theft122.370.00%
Drugs112.03-31.25%
Possession of weapons101.86100.00%
Theft from the person61.69500.00%
Other crime61.02-14.29%
Shoplifting51.0266.67%
Vehicle crime30.85-70.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8139.95-16.49%
Anti-social behaviour4113.71-2.38%
Criminal damage and arson366.94125.00%
Public order206.0942.86%
Drugs163.39100.00%
Other theft122.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime102.03150.00%
Other crime71.69600.00%
Possession of weapons51.18-16.67%
Shoplifting30.85-62.50%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9737.41-12.61%
Anti-social behaviour4216.42-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson167.116.67%
Other theft152.71-6.25%
Public order142.54-33.33%
Drugs82.37-52.94%
Shoplifting81.35166.67%
Possession of weapons61.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.02-20.00%
Robbery30.6850.00%
Burglary30.51-40.00%
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.34-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11144.699.90%
Anti-social behaviour5118.7918.60%
Public order218.6331.25%
Drugs173.5554.55%
Other theft162.8877.78%
Criminal damage and arson152.71-21.05%
Possession of weapons72.54-36.36%
Other crime61.18200.00%
Vehicle crime51.0266.67%
Burglary50.85-37.50%
Theft from the person40.85100.00%
Shoplifting30.68-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10139.4420.24%
Anti-social behaviour4317.107.50%
Criminal damage and arson197.2826.67%
Public order163.220.00%
Possession of weapons112.71120.00%
Drugs111.8637.50%
Other theft91.860.00%
Burglary81.5260.00%
Shoplifting61.35100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Other crime20.51-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.34-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8434.53-13.40%
Anti-social behaviour4014.220.00%
Public order166.7723.08%
Criminal damage and arson152.71-6.25%
Other theft92.5450.00%
Drugs81.52-20.00%
Other crime71.35250.00%
Possession of weapons51.180.00%
Burglary50.85-28.57%
Theft from the person50.8566.67%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9735.219600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4016.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.770.00%
Public order132.710.00%
Drugs102.200.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Possession of weapons51.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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 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 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 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 777 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 86.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024104
July 202481
June 202497
May 2024111
April 2024101
March 202484
February 202497
December 20231

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 202441
June 202442
May 202451
April 202443
March 202440
February 202440

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202416
June 20248
May 202417
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202436
June 202416
May 202415
April 202419
March 202415
February 202416

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202420
June 202414
May 202421
April 202416
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202416
April 20249
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 20246
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 5JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Way
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. George Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Phoenix Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Millbay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 15. Octagon Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Flora Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alice Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Well Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Union Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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