PL4 0PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 0PA

PL4 0PA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This PL4 0PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 0PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 0PA, encompassing approximately 3949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

PL4 0PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Julian Street with total crimes: 9
  • Friary Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

PL4 0PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.96-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour165.5723.08%
Criminal damage and arson74.0575.00%
Shoplifting71.7740.00%
Public order61.77500.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.2354.55%
Anti-social behaviour138.61-7.14%
Other theft53.290.00%
Shoplifting51.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2410.00%
Shoplifting155.5787.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.8027.27%
Other theft53.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Public order31.0150.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.0637.50%
Shoplifting82.7914.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.03133.33%
Other theft41.770.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Public order20.76-66.67%
Other crime20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.45-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour84.05-20.00%
Shoplifting72.0316.67%
Public order61.7750.00%
Vehicle crime51.52150.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Other theft41.27-42.86%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.43-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.30-9.09%
Other theft72.5316.67%
Shoplifting61.77200.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.330.00%
Other theft62.790.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202434
June 202422
May 202420
April 202416
March 202417
February 202425

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Julian Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Friary Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cromwell Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Clovelly Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Teats Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parsonage Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Limerick Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ensign Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laira Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laira Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tresillian Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. St John'S Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shapters Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Commercial Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. South Milton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tothill Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1