PL1 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5QL

PL1 5QL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.39 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5QL, encompassing approximately 2985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL1 5QL Crime Hotspots

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

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

PL1 5QL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.39-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour94.690.00%
Drugs33.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4072.73%
Anti-social behaviour96.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.01-60.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Drugs11.00-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.73-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3560.00%
Drugs42.68100.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 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 offences1513.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.02-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.6725.00%
Other theft41.67100.00%
Public order41.34300.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.3857.14%
Violence and sexual offences103.68-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Other theft21.34-60.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.73-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour76.0375.00%
Other theft52.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 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 offences1911.0558.33%
Other theft56.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.360.00%
Drugs24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 202418
March 202419
February 202412

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1