PALMERSTON STREET, PL1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5LJ

PALMERSTON STREET, PL1 5LJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raynham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ashley Place with total crimes: 5
  • Maker View with total crimes: 4

PALMERSTON STREET, PL1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.43-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Drugs31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Shoplifting30.89-75.00%
Other theft20.89-71.43%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.46-16.00%
Shoplifting126.21300.00%
Other theft73.5540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4833.33%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Drugs20.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.6431.58%
Anti-social behaviour87.4014.29%
Drugs62.37100.00%
Public order61.7820.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7218.75%
Anti-social behaviour75.6216.67%
Public order52.0766.67%
Other theft51.4866.67%
Drugs31.4850.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.32-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson64.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7850.00%
Other theft31.78-40.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.65-5.00%
Other theft55.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5017.65%
Other theft105.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-28.57%
Shoplifting41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.030.00%
Public order62.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202425
June 202419
May 202416
April 202419
March 202420
February 202417

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 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
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Raynham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Maker View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St Barnabas Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Arundel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1