PL1 5QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5QP

PL1 5QP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5QP 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 5QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5QP, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 5QP area, explore the PL1 5QP 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 (-39.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PL1 5QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valletort Road with total crimes: 4
  • Valletort Place with total crimes: 4
  • St Mary Street with total crimes: 4

PL1 5QP 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 offences1411.91-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour93.79-30.77%
Vehicle crime42.44-20.00%
Drugs31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.81-75.00%
Other theft30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.304.55%
Anti-social behaviour136.2262.50%
Shoplifting123.52300.00%
Other theft63.250.00%
Public order61.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3525.00%
Drugs21.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.5115.79%
Anti-social behaviour85.95-20.00%
Drugs72.17250.00%
Public order61.8920.00%
Other theft61.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62300.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.91-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour105.14-28.57%
Public order52.71150.00%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Drugs21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.2415.79%
Anti-social behaviour145.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.7980.00%
Burglary32.44200.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.53-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour65.1450.00%
Other theft51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.994.55%
Other theft66.22500.00%
Shoplifting51.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.720.00%
Drugs55.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202422
June 202419
May 202422
April 202419
March 202423
February 202422

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

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20245
February 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

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

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
April 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 5QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Valletort Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Mary Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Wantage Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Adelaide Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Eldad Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clarence Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Peel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 20. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wyndham Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Halfpenny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1