PL4 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6AJ

PL4 6AJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6AJ, encompassing approximately 8894 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 6AJ area, explore the PL4 6AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

PL4 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cobourg Street with total crimes: 7

PL4 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.5069.23%
Other theft132.4762.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.4628.57%
Public order91.010.00%
Burglary61.0150.00%
Shoplifting40.67100.00%
Drugs40.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.46-43.86%
Anti-social behaviour133.60-31.58%
Drugs101.46233.33%
Public order91.12125.00%
Other theft81.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-41.67%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Possession of weapons40.4533.33%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5713.3816.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.4158.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.1420.00%
Vehicle crime61.3550.00%
Other theft50.67-44.44%
Public order40.56100.00%
Shoplifting40.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.4550.00%
Drugs30.34-40.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.26-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour125.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.35-16.67%
Other theft91.1280.00%
Shoplifting51.0125.00%
Drugs50.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-33.33%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Public order20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5112.0321.43%
Anti-social behaviour155.7315.38%
Criminal damage and arson121.699.09%
Public order61.3550.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-14.29%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Other theft50.56-37.50%
Shoplifting40.5633.33%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4683.33%
Other theft81.2433.33%
Vehicle crime70.9040.00%
Public order40.79-50.00%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Burglary30.45-70.00%
Shoplifting30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.1212.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.15-7.14%
Burglary101.46900.00%
Public order81.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-25.00%
Other theft60.670.00%
Drugs60.670.00%
Vehicle crime50.6766.67%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.570.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202419
June 202412
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
July 202457
June 202449
May 202451
April 202442
March 202428
February 202425

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 15. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Stangray Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1