FREEDOM SQUARE, PL4 7QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7QP

FREEDOM SQUARE, PL4 7QP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7QP 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 7QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7QP, encompassing approximately 9247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7QP area, explore the PL4 7QP 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 (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL4 7QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

FREEDOM SQUARE, PL4 7QP 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.92-5.56%
Other theft101.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.080.00%
Public order91.0812.50%
Vehicle crime40.97-20.00%
Drugs40.43-42.86%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Burglary20.22100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.9820.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.95-75.81%
Criminal damage and arson101.62-28.57%
Public order81.0814.29%
Other theft80.8760.00%
Drugs70.87250.00%
Vehicle crime50.7666.67%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Robbery30.3250.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6212.6526.53%
Anti-social behaviour156.70-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson141.6240.00%
Public order71.5140.00%
Other theft50.76-28.57%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Shoplifting30.32-50.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.11-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.3088.89%
Criminal damage and arson101.8442.86%
Other theft71.08-36.36%
Shoplifting60.76200.00%
Public order50.6566.67%
Drugs40.540.00%
Burglary40.4333.33%
Vehicle crime30.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5010.7119.05%
Other theft115.41-8.33%
Vehicle crime91.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.97-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson70.97-50.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Burglary30.32-57.14%
Shoplifting20.32-50.00%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.897.69%
Anti-social behaviour164.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.7355.56%
Other theft121.5171.43%
Burglary71.30-22.22%
Drugs40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%
Public order30.32-62.50%
Robbery20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In March 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 offences3911.6834.48%
Anti-social behaviour204.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.160.00%
Burglary90.97800.00%
Public order80.9733.33%
Other theft70.87-12.50%
Other crime60.76200.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-50.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.080.00%
Other theft80.970.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
July 202462
June 202449
May 202450
April 202442
March 202439
February 202429

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202415
June 202417
May 20249
April 202416
March 202420
February 202410

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20247
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Plym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Amity Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Opie Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Diamond Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Seymour Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sea View Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1