WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5RW

WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.13 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5RW, encompassing approximately 2361 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL1 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Devonport Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stopford Place with total crimes: 5

WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.1331.25%
Anti-social behaviour178.8970.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.200.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.48-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour106.7742.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.23-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.96200.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4835.71%
Criminal damage and arson108.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.2340.00%
Other theft32.9650.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1518.6336.36%
Violence and sexual offences146.35-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.93-16.67%
Other theft22.12-50.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.66-45.45%
Other theft42.540.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.057.14%
Anti-social behaviour116.35266.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.66-16.67%
Other theft44.2333.33%
Robbery21.690.00%
Public order10.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.93500.00%
Drugs85.08700.00%
Public order43.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.470.00%
Other theft42.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.850.00%

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 offences34.230.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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 theft32.5450.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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 weapons33.810.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.120.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202419
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 20247
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20248
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Havelock Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Home Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. York Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Grove
    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. Milne Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Portland Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Molyneaux Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pym Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1