PL4 0BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 0BA

PL4 0BA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.13 per 1,000 population. This PL4 0BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 434 crimes and a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 0BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 0BA, encompassing approximately 4660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-3.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)

PL4 0BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

PL4 0BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7949.13-3.66%
Anti-social behaviour5116.9541.67%
Shoplifting2210.9410.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.7250.00%
Other theft134.51-27.78%
Public order122.79-50.00%
Drugs72.57-41.67%
Possession of weapons51.50-44.44%
Other crime41.070.00%
Theft from the person40.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Burglary30.64-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8252.13-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour3617.59-37.93%
Public order247.7260.00%
Shoplifting205.15-23.08%
Other theft184.2928.57%
Criminal damage and arson143.86-22.22%
Drugs123.00-14.29%
Theft from the person92.5728.57%
Possession of weapons91.9312.50%
Burglary51.93150.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.86300.00%
Other crime40.860.00%
Robbery20.86-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9657.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour5820.6013.73%
Shoplifting2612.44-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson185.58-5.26%
Public order153.86-28.57%
Drugs143.227.69%
Other theft143.00-17.65%
Possession of weapons83.00300.00%
Theft from the person71.72133.33%
Vehicle crime41.50-33.33%
Robbery30.8650.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8056.21-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour5117.16-15.00%
Shoplifting4210.9461.54%
Public order219.0123.53%
Criminal damage and arson194.510.00%
Other theft174.08-29.17%
Drugs133.6562.50%
Vehicle crime62.79-33.33%
Theft from the person31.2950.00%
Burglary30.64-25.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8856.0025.71%
Anti-social behaviour6018.8827.66%
Shoplifting2612.874.00%
Other theft245.589.09%
Criminal damage and arson195.155.56%
Public order174.086.25%
Vehicle crime93.65800.00%
Drugs81.930.00%
Burglary41.72-42.86%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7047.846.06%
Anti-social behaviour4715.0234.29%
Shoplifting2510.080.00%
Other theft225.36-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson184.7238.46%
Public order163.86-5.88%
Drugs83.43-33.33%
Burglary71.7240.00%
Other crime31.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6645.278.20%
Anti-social behaviour3514.1629.63%
Other theft267.5144.44%
Shoplifting255.588.70%
Public order175.3654.55%
Criminal damage and arson133.65-13.33%
Drugs122.79100.00%
Burglary52.5766.67%
Other crime41.07300.00%
Possession of weapons30.8650.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6136.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2713.090.00%
Shoplifting235.790.00%
Other theft184.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.860.00%
Public order113.220.00%
Drugs62.360.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202482
July 202496
June 202480
May 202488
April 202470
March 202466
February 202461

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202436
July 202458
June 202451
May 202460
April 202447
March 202435
February 202427

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202418
June 202419
May 202419
April 202418
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
July 202415
June 202421
May 202417
April 202416
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202417
May 202424
April 202422
March 202426
February 202418

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202426
June 202442
May 202426
April 202425
March 202425
February 202423

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 202413
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 0BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 7. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hoegate Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. St Andrew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blackfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1