PL1 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5LF

PL1 5LF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5LF, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL1 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raynham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Valletort Road with total crimes: 4
  • Valletort Place with total crimes: 4

PL1 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1425.00%
Drugs41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Shoplifting30.79-75.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.93-4.76%
Shoplifting125.24300.00%
Other theft63.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.05100.00%
Public order31.05-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Drugs20.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4131.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.50-12.50%
Public order71.8375.00%
Drugs61.83100.00%
Other theft41.57-20.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.486.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.1933.33%
Other theft52.10150.00%
Public order41.3133.33%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.747.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.17-22.22%
Other theft53.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.485.88%
Other theft64.72200.00%
Shoplifting41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.260.00%
Public order64.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
February 20246

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202421
June 202416
May 202415
April 202414
March 202418
February 202417

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Raynham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1