PL1 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5NL

PL1 5NL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.49 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5NL, encompassing approximately 4094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

PL1 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Road with total crimes: 7
  • Upper Knollys Terrace Lane with total crimes: 6
  • North Road West with total crimes: 6

PL1 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.496.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.81-26.67%
Public order82.6914.29%
Vehicle crime81.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.95133.33%
Other theft61.71-45.45%
Drugs51.4725.00%
Shoplifting41.22-66.67%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour157.3336.36%
Shoplifting123.66200.00%
Other theft112.93120.00%
Public order72.69-30.00%
Burglary41.71300.00%
Drugs40.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour1111.72-52.17%
Public order102.6911.11%
Drugs82.44166.67%
Vehicle crime71.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-25.00%
Other theft51.470.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.4413.51%
Anti-social behaviour2310.2653.33%
Public order95.6228.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.200.00%
Other theft51.95-28.57%
Drugs31.22-25.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.0415.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.6633.33%
Other theft71.9516.67%
Public order71.7175.00%
Burglary51.71400.00%
Vehicle crime51.22150.00%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Possession of weapons40.98300.00%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.32-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour139.048.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.17-25.00%
Other theft61.47-40.00%
Public order41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime20.98-66.67%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.1320.51%
Anti-social behaviour1211.489.09%
Other theft102.93233.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.44-11.11%
Shoplifting61.95200.00%
Vehicle crime61.4750.00%
Theft from the person31.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Public order30.73-57.14%
Other crime20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Robbery20.49-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.690.00%
Public order72.200.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202448
June 202442
May 202437
April 202437
March 202447
February 202439

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 202423
May 202415
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alma Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Upper Knollys Terrace Lane
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. North Road West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Raynham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Maker View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amherst Road Lane East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 10. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Melbourne Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Archer Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Patna Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Monroe Gardens
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whittington Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Wyndham Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wyndham Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Penrose Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Earls Acre
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ponsonby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Anstis Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Cathedral Street
    Total1
    Burglary1