PL4 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6BU

PL4 6BU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6BU, encompassing approximately 8403 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

PL4 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 5
  • Seven Trees Court with total crimes: 5

PL4 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.66-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour173.57-10.53%
Public order92.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.07-25.00%
Drugs81.07166.67%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Shoplifting60.7150.00%
Vehicle crime50.71-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.163.57%
Anti-social behaviour196.9011.76%
Criminal damage and arson122.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.4350.00%
Other theft40.71-60.00%
Public order40.48100.00%
Shoplifting40.48-69.23%
Burglary40.48100.00%
Drugs30.48-25.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.7114.29%
Anti-social behaviour176.6688.89%
Criminal damage and arson142.0227.27%
Shoplifting131.6744.44%
Other theft101.5542.86%
Drugs41.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.48-20.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.6122.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.8310.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.31-30.77%
Shoplifting91.07-18.18%
Other theft71.0775.00%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Public order60.71100.00%
Vehicle crime50.71-28.57%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.76-23.53%
Shoplifting111.5557.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.3125.00%
Vehicle crime71.1975.00%
Other theft40.83-55.56%
Drugs40.4833.33%
Public order30.48-62.50%
Burglary10.36-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.76-10.53%
Burglary92.02800.00%
Other theft91.0712.50%
Public order81.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9514.29%
Shoplifting70.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.570.00%
Other theft82.260.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202419
June 202417
May 20249
April 202413
March 202417
February 202419

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202458
June 202456
May 202449
April 202440
March 202440
February 202430

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sherwell Arcade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Seven Trees Court
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moor View Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mutley Plain
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hill Park Crescent
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beechwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bedford Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gordon Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Kirkby Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Winston Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Road East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Napier Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sutherland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stangray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A374
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. North Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Gibbon Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Mildmay Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Providence Street
    Total1
    Drugs1