PL4 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7DW

PL4 7DW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.70 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7DW, encompassing approximately 7227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PL4 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain Lane with total crimes: 6

PL4 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.7024.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.29-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3212.50%
Other theft81.2514.29%
Public order81.11100.00%
Shoplifting61.1150.00%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences253.46-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson83.46-27.27%
Other theft71.1175.00%
Vehicle crime60.97100.00%
Burglary50.83-37.50%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Shoplifting40.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.28-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour155.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.0810.00%
Burglary81.5260.00%
Shoplifting81.11-46.67%
Public order51.1166.67%
Other theft40.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.40150.00%
Shoplifting152.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0825.00%
Other theft71.38-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.97150.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.04-7.14%
Other theft105.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.38-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson81.1114.29%
Public order61.11500.00%
Drugs50.83150.00%
Shoplifting50.69-54.55%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.3123.53%
Anti-social behaviour175.8113.33%
Shoplifting112.3557.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.5216.67%
Other theft60.9720.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Drugs20.28-71.43%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 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 offences3411.9054.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.700.00%
Drugs72.08250.00%
Shoplifting70.97-12.50%
Public order60.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8320.00%
Other theft50.83-54.55%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.040.00%
Other theft112.080.00%
Shoplifting81.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202415
June 202420
May 20248
April 202417
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 202438
June 202439
May 202439
April 202442
March 202434
February 202422

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202415
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248

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

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
February 20243

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
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 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 7DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mutley Plain Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Western College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Ford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Hill Park Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Marina Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Beechwood Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Pentillie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1