PL1 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5LB

PL1 5LB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.32 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5LB 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 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5LB, encompassing approximately 5816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-10.40% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

PL1 5LB 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

PL1 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11243.32-10.40%
Anti-social behaviour4019.25-4.76%
Other theft236.8876.92%
Public order173.95-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson152.92-21.05%
Drugs122.589.09%
Shoplifting122.0633.33%
Burglary52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Other crime40.69-33.33%
Robbery30.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.52-70.00%
Theft from the person20.52-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12547.1135.87%
Anti-social behaviour4221.49-8.70%
Public order267.2218.18%
Criminal damage and arson194.47-48.65%
Other theft133.278.33%
Drugs112.23-35.29%
Possession of weapons101.89100.00%
Shoplifting91.72-25.00%
Theft from the person61.55200.00%
Other crime61.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-72.73%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9246.42-12.38%
Anti-social behaviour4615.82-6.12%
Criminal damage and arson377.91105.56%
Public order226.3657.14%
Drugs173.78112.50%
Other theft122.92-25.00%
Shoplifting122.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime112.06120.00%
Other crime101.89900.00%
Possession of weapons51.72-16.67%
Robbery20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10542.46-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour4918.05-24.62%
Criminal damage and arson188.4212.50%
Other theft163.09-5.88%
Shoplifting152.7536.36%
Public order142.58-41.67%
Drugs82.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons61.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Robbery30.8650.00%
Burglary30.52-40.00%
Theft from the person20.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Other crime10.34-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12553.308.70%
Anti-social behaviour6521.4935.42%
Public order2411.1733.33%
Drugs204.1353.85%
Other theft173.4441.67%
Criminal damage and arson162.92-20.00%
Shoplifting112.750.00%
Possession of weapons71.89-30.00%
Other crime61.20200.00%
Theft from the person61.03200.00%
Vehicle crime51.0325.00%
Burglary50.86-37.50%
Robbery20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11545.5621.05%
Anti-social behaviour4819.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.2511.11%
Public order183.445.88%
Drugs133.0962.50%
Other theft122.23-25.00%
Shoplifting112.0657.14%
Possession of weapons101.89100.00%
Burglary81.7260.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Other crime20.69-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person20.34-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9541.43-14.41%
Anti-social behaviour4816.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.255.88%
Public order173.0921.43%
Other theft162.92100.00%
Drugs82.75-42.86%
Shoplifting71.38133.33%
Other crime71.20133.33%
Possession of weapons51.200.00%
Burglary50.86-16.67%
Theft from the person50.8625.00%
Robbery40.8633.33%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11141.6011000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4819.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.250.00%
Drugs142.920.00%
Public order142.410.00%
Other theft82.410.00%
Burglary61.380.00%
Possession of weapons51.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Theft from the person40.860.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245

A total of 881 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 97.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024125
July 202492
June 2024105
May 2024125
April 2024115
March 202495
February 2024111
December 20231

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
July 202446
June 202449
May 202465
April 202448
March 202448
February 202448

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202417
June 20248
May 202420
April 202413
March 20248
February 202414

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202437
June 202418
May 202416
April 202420
March 202418
February 202417

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202422
June 202414
May 202424
April 202418
March 202417
February 202414

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20246

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
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 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5LB 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. 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. 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. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2