PL1 5QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5QE

PL1 5QE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5QE 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 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5QE, encompassing approximately 2667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL1 5QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devonport Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Valletort Road with total crimes: 4
  • Valletort Place with total crimes: 4

PL1 5QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.00-46.67%
Other crime33.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0066.67%
Public order31.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.25-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.000.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8718.18%
Other theft44.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-50.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.75-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.12-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2525.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1215.38%
Other theft45.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.870.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20249
June 202413
May 202411
April 202414
March 202415
February 202413

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Devonport Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1