PL1 5PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5PW

PL1 5PW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5PW 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 5PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5PW, encompassing approximately 3144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL1 5PW 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
  • The Mews with total crimes: 3

PL1 5PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.09-30.00%
Vehicle crime54.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Drugs31.5950.00%
Shoplifting30.95-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 offences2017.4933.33%
Shoplifting126.36300.00%
Other theft43.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-42.86%
Public order31.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs20.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7740.00%
Drugs62.23200.00%
Public order51.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 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 offences1210.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8225.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Other theft31.27-50.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.77-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.45600.00%
Other theft62.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91100.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8145.45%
Other theft65.09500.00%
Shoplifting41.91300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.220.00%
Drugs43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202415
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
February 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5PW 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. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1