PL4 0BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 0BN

PL4 0BN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.69 per 1,000 population. This PL4 0BN 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 0BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 0BN, encompassing approximately 3915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 0BN area, explore the PL4 0BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

PL4 0BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Basket Ope with total crimes: 9
  • Friary Street with total crimes: 8

PL4 0BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5132.6913.33%
Anti-social behaviour2413.029.09%
Criminal damage and arson136.1362.50%
Public order73.32-30.00%
Drugs61.79-33.33%
Other theft61.53-14.29%
Possession of weapons61.5320.00%
Shoplifting51.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.20-27.42%
Anti-social behaviour2211.49-26.67%
Public order105.62-9.09%
Shoplifting92.5512.50%
Drugs92.3012.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.30-38.46%
Other theft72.0416.67%
Possession of weapons51.7966.67%
Theft from the person41.280.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6238.5634.78%
Anti-social behaviour3015.837.14%
Criminal damage and arson137.6644.44%
Public order113.3210.00%
Drugs82.81-33.33%
Shoplifting82.04-11.11%
Other theft62.04-33.33%
Theft from the person41.53100.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.714.55%
Anti-social behaviour2811.753.70%
Drugs127.15300.00%
Public order103.0611.11%
Other theft92.55-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.30-43.75%
Shoplifting92.3050.00%
Vehicle crime32.30-40.00%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour2711.24-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson166.9014.29%
Other theft114.090.00%
Public order92.810.00%
Shoplifting62.30-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.53150.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Drugs30.77-40.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.90-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour298.4393.33%
Criminal damage and arson147.4155.56%
Other theft113.58-15.38%
Shoplifting112.8122.22%
Public order92.8150.00%
Drugs52.30-50.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.33-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour159.457.14%
Other theft133.8344.44%
Drugs103.32233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.5528.57%
Shoplifting92.3080.00%
Public order62.3020.00%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.220.00%
Other theft93.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.300.00%
Public order51.790.00%
Shoplifting51.280.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202445
July 202462
June 202446
May 202444
April 202433
March 202437
February 202440

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202430
June 202428
May 202427
April 202429
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 202416
April 202414
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Basket Ope
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Citadel Ope
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Southside Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Palace Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Parr Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2