FIRST AVENUE, PL1 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5QF

FIRST AVENUE, PL1 5QF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5QF, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL1 5QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brickfields Close with total crimes: 5
  • Devonport Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Valletort Place with total crimes: 4

FIRST AVENUE, PL1 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1113.58-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.5342.86%
Other theft34.110.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-80.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 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 offences1414.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.88400.00%
Public order32.0650.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.1160.00%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 offences1210.70-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour54.94-44.44%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.22-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.35125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7060.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Other crime31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.87-28.57%
Other theft44.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.760.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202414

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

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

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

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

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

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 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 5QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brickfields Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Devonport Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edgecumbe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stonehouse Bridge
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Madden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Damerel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1