PL4 0DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 0DF

PL4 0DF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.40 per 1,000 population. This PL4 0DF 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 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 0DF, encompassing approximately 3969 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-17.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)

PL4 0DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Princess Street Ope with total crimes: 12

PL4 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7152.40-17.44%
Anti-social behaviour4517.89-2.17%
Shoplifting2611.3423.81%
Criminal damage and arson176.5521.43%
Other theft144.28-22.22%
Public order103.53-47.37%
Drugs72.52-41.67%
Possession of weapons51.76-44.44%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime31.01-40.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Theft from the person20.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8663.23-3.37%
Anti-social behaviour4621.66-25.81%
Shoplifting2111.59-36.36%
Public order195.2935.71%
Other theft184.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.53-6.67%
Drugs123.53-14.29%
Possession of weapons93.0250.00%
Theft from the person82.27-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.0266.67%
Burglary41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft41.01300.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8966.5012.66%
Anti-social behaviour6222.4237.78%
Shoplifting3315.626.45%
Criminal damage and arson158.31-11.76%
Public order143.78-26.32%
Drugs143.537.69%
Other theft123.53-29.41%
Theft from the person93.02200.00%
Possession of weapons62.27200.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7960.461.28%
Anti-social behaviour4519.90-13.46%
Shoplifting3111.34106.67%
Public order197.8118.75%
Other theft174.79-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson174.280.00%
Drugs134.2885.71%
Vehicle crime63.27-25.00%
Other crime41.51300.00%
Theft from the person31.0150.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7856.4327.87%
Anti-social behaviour5219.658.33%
Other theft2113.10-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson175.29-10.53%
Public order164.280.00%
Shoplifting154.03-31.82%
Vehicle crime83.78300.00%
Drugs72.02-12.50%
Burglary41.76-33.33%
Theft from the person21.01100.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6153.401.67%
Anti-social behaviour4815.3750.00%
Other theft2212.0915.79%
Shoplifting225.54-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson195.5490.00%
Public order164.796.67%
Drugs84.03-42.86%
Burglary62.0250.00%
Other crime31.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6047.86-1.64%
Anti-social behaviour3215.1123.08%
Shoplifting248.0626.32%
Other theft196.0518.75%
Public order154.7950.00%
Drugs143.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.53-28.57%
Burglary42.5233.33%
Other crime41.01300.00%
Possession of weapons31.0150.00%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6141.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2615.370.00%
Shoplifting196.550.00%
Other theft164.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.030.00%
Public order103.530.00%
Drugs62.520.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
July 202462
June 202445
May 202452
April 202448
March 202432
February 202426

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202412
June 202417
May 202421
April 202422
March 202419
February 202416

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 73.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202486
July 202489
June 202479
May 202478
April 202461
March 202460
February 202461

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202415
June 202417
May 202417
April 202419
March 202410
February 202414

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202414
June 202419
May 202416
April 202416
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
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 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202433
June 202431
May 202415
April 202422
March 202424
February 202419

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 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 20247
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Princess Street Ope
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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. Hoe Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Quay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2