PL1 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5RB

PL1 5RB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.77 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5RB, encompassing approximately 2187 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

PL1 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 10
  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Place with total crimes: 8

PL1 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3239.7710.34%
Anti-social behaviour2114.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.609.09%
Drugs55.490.00%
Vehicle crime42.29100.00%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Other theft31.83-40.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Burglary11.37-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.7526.09%
Anti-social behaviour1413.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson116.400.00%
Other theft55.030.00%
Public order52.2925.00%
Other crime32.29200.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.26-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1210.5271.43%
Criminal damage and arson115.49-31.25%
Other theft55.0325.00%
Public order42.2933.33%
Drugs21.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson1610.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.31-30.00%
Shoplifting43.200.00%
Other theft41.83-33.33%
Public order31.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs10.91-80.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.49-33.33%
Other theft64.570.00%
Public order52.74400.00%
Drugs52.2925.00%
Shoplifting42.2933.33%
Burglary21.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.80-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour158.23275.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.86-33.33%
Other theft64.57-40.00%
Drugs42.74-60.00%
Shoplifting31.83200.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.91-80.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.555.56%
Criminal damage and arson158.69275.00%
Other theft106.86100.00%
Drugs104.57900.00%
Public order54.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-66.67%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.290.00%
Other theft58.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.570.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.7450.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In October 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons34.110.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202423
June 202424
May 202418
April 202418
March 202419
February 202418
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 202415
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 202415
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Victoria Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Havelock Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Home Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. York Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Somerset Place Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Masterman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Milne Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Portland Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Molyneaux Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pym Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Benbow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1