PL2 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 1RF

PL2 1RF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.07 per 1,000 population. This PL2 1RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 1RF, encompassing approximately 3698 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 1RF area, explore the PL2 1RF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL2 1RF area, visit the PL2 1RF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

PL2 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

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

PL2 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.073.33%
Anti-social behaviour168.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.3385.71%
Shoplifting83.52-38.46%
Vehicle crime42.16100.00%
Burglary41.0833.33%
Drugs41.08-20.00%
Public order31.08-50.00%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour248.1184.62%
Shoplifting136.4944.44%
Other theft83.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.16600.00%
Public order61.890.00%
Drugs51.6225.00%
Possession of weapons51.3566.67%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.748.70%
Anti-social behaviour136.76-31.58%
Shoplifting93.52800.00%
Public order62.43100.00%
Drugs41.62100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.0850.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-90.91%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.71-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour196.22111.11%
Criminal damage and arson115.14450.00%
Other theft92.970.00%
Other crime42.430.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Public order30.81-66.67%
Robbery20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-92.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.6334.78%
Shoplifting148.38180.00%
Public order93.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.43400.00%
Drugs51.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 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 offences2318.93-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour126.22200.00%
Other theft83.24-38.46%
Drugs72.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-30.00%
Shoplifting51.89-54.55%
Public order41.35100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.479.09%
Other theft136.49-7.14%
Shoplifting113.52266.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70-33.33%
Burglary31.080.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.770.00%
Other theft145.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202413
June 202419
May 20249
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202425
June 202423
May 202431
April 202423
March 202424
February 202422

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
February 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 20241
May 202414
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 202414

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 1RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Victoria Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ross Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clarence Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Haddington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Pasley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pentamar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Vincent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Keat Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keyham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Herbert Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Herbert Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camperdown Street Lane North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fremantle Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Warren Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Milne Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Tamar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Leo Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portland Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Molyneaux Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pym Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Benbow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Boscawen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dockyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Camperdown Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Fairfax Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1