PL4 0PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 0PQ

PL4 0PQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This PL4 0PQ 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 0PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 0PQ, encompassing approximately 3842 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PL4 0PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Risdon Avenue with total crimes: 3

PL4 0PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.70-43.75%
Shoplifting104.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6012.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.34-56.25%
Drugs71.82600.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Other theft10.52-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.78-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour168.3360.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.160.00%
Public order62.08200.00%
Shoplifting51.5666.67%
Other theft51.300.00%
Drugs11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.6060.00%
Other theft52.08-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.3050.00%
Shoplifting30.78-70.00%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.6422.22%
Anti-social behaviour148.597.69%
Shoplifting103.6442.86%
Other theft62.60500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-44.44%
Other crime41.30300.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.4435.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.0330.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3850.00%
Shoplifting72.34133.33%
Public order31.82-57.14%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.4417.65%
Anti-social behaviour105.21-16.67%
Public order72.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.82200.00%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Other crime51.30400.00%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.01-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour124.4220.00%
Other theft53.120.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.470.00%
Shoplifting62.600.00%
Other theft51.560.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202432
July 202433
June 202433
May 202427
April 202420
March 202417
February 202421

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. River View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Collingwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Goad Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Teats Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Tintern Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parr Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Commercial Ope
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Gdynia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. St John'S Bridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Julian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Breakwater Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Parsonage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Milton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Milton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Watson Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Tothill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grenville Road
    Total1
    Drugs1