PL4 6DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6DR

PL4 6DR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6DR 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 6DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6DR, encompassing approximately 8114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

PL4 6DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Cobourg Street with total crimes: 7

PL4 6DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.518.57%
Anti-social behaviour324.6868.42%
Criminal damage and arson113.9437.50%
Other theft111.3657.14%
Burglary71.36250.00%
Public order70.86-41.67%
Shoplifting70.86133.33%
Drugs70.86-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.8625.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Theft from the person30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.06-42.62%
Anti-social behaviour194.31-9.52%
Public order122.34200.00%
Drugs111.48175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-46.67%
Other theft70.9940.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-20.00%
Shoplifting30.49-62.50%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6116.3912.96%
Anti-social behaviour217.52-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson152.5987.50%
Shoplifting81.85-50.00%
Other theft50.99-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.6266.67%
Public order40.62-33.33%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5416.8810.20%
Anti-social behaviour236.650.00%
Shoplifting162.83-15.79%
Other theft81.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.99-33.33%
Public order60.99-14.29%
Drugs60.7420.00%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Theft from the person40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.2725.64%
Anti-social behaviour236.0443.75%
Shoplifting192.83111.11%
Criminal damage and arson122.340.00%
Public order71.4875.00%
Other theft60.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Drugs50.7425.00%
Burglary20.62-60.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.6834.48%
Anti-social behaviour164.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.97140.00%
Other theft91.48-25.00%
Shoplifting91.1150.00%
Vehicle crime61.1150.00%
Possession of weapons50.74400.00%
Burglary50.62-50.00%
Public order40.62-50.00%
Drugs40.49-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.067.41%
Anti-social behaviour163.57-36.00%
Other theft121.9733.33%
Drugs101.480.00%
Burglary101.23900.00%
Public order81.2333.33%
Shoplifting60.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.6233.33%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.330.00%
Other theft93.080.00%
Shoplifting81.110.00%
Public order60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
July 202421
June 202423
May 202423
April 202416
March 202416
February 202425

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 202461
June 202454
May 202449
April 202439
March 202429
February 202427

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20241

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202416
May 202419
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1