PL4 7DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7DU

PL4 7DU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7DU 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 7DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7DU, encompassing approximately 6081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7DU area, explore the PL4 7DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PL4 7DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Edgar Terrace with total crimes: 5

PL4 7DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.6992.86%
Anti-social behaviour124.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9760.00%
Other theft71.3275.00%
Shoplifting31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Burglary20.33-66.67%
Drugs20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.36122.22%
Violence and sexual offences143.29-44.00%
Burglary62.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-44.44%
Other theft40.8233.33%
Shoplifting40.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Public order30.49-57.14%
Robbery20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.99-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour94.11-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson91.4828.57%
Burglary91.48350.00%
Public order71.48133.33%
Shoplifting61.1520.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3212.50%
Anti-social behaviour194.4472.73%
Criminal damage and arson73.12250.00%
Vehicle crime71.15133.33%
Shoplifting51.150.00%
Other theft40.82-55.56%
Public order30.66200.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.04-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour113.95-26.67%
Other theft91.8150.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Public order10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.006.25%
Anti-social behaviour155.5936.36%
Other theft62.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Shoplifting40.9933.33%
Burglary30.660.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.8468.42%
Anti-social behaviour115.26175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81100.00%
Other theft50.99-37.50%
Drugs50.8266.67%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.890.00%
Other theft83.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20249
June 202419
May 202411
April 202415
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 202425
June 202427
May 202424
April 202434
March 202432
February 202419

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 7DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Edgar Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mostyn Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Queen'S Gate Villas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lipson Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ashford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bute Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Penlee Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crozier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Southern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Marina Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Courtfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1