DRAKE CIRCUS, PL4 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8AB

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL4 8AB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.22 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8AB, encompassing approximately 7451 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 8AB area, explore the PL4 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)

PL4 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 41
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL4 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.22-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour416.5870.83%
Other theft185.5028.57%
Shoplifting162.42-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson142.1540.00%
Public order91.88-57.14%
Drugs51.21-70.59%
Burglary50.6725.00%
Theft from the person40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Other crime20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour247.38-45.45%
Public order213.2290.91%
Shoplifting192.82-32.14%
Drugs172.55142.86%
Other theft142.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.88-41.18%
Theft from the person51.3466.67%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Possession of weapons30.54-40.00%
Other crime30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6627.38-1.49%
Anti-social behaviour448.8625.71%
Shoplifting285.91-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson173.76-15.00%
Other theft142.28-30.00%
Public order111.88-31.25%
Drugs71.48-36.36%
Possession of weapons50.94150.00%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-50.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6729.261.52%
Anti-social behaviour358.99-10.26%
Shoplifting334.7032.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.4353.85%
Other theft202.6853.85%
Public order162.686.67%
Drugs112.1537.50%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Burglary30.40-40.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6625.9010.00%
Anti-social behaviour398.8634.48%
Shoplifting255.234.17%
Public order153.3666.67%
Other theft132.01-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson131.74-13.33%
Drugs81.740.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-33.33%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6023.7522.45%
Anti-social behaviour298.05-14.71%
Shoplifting243.8971.43%
Criminal damage and arson153.22114.29%
Other theft142.01-41.67%
Public order91.88-10.00%
Drugs81.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.07100.00%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.67-25.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.9511.36%
Anti-social behaviour346.586.25%
Other theft244.5671.43%
Shoplifting143.22-33.33%
Drugs111.88120.00%
Public order101.48-23.08%
Burglary81.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.07-36.36%
Other crime40.94100.00%
Possession of weapons40.5433.33%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.910.00%
Shoplifting214.290.00%
Other theft142.820.00%
Public order131.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.740.00%
Drugs51.480.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202455
July 202466
June 202467
May 202466
April 202460
March 202449
February 202444

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 202444
June 202435
May 202439
April 202429
March 202434
February 202432

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 202411
June 202416
May 202415
April 20249
March 202410
February 202413

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202428
June 202433
May 202425
April 202424
March 202414
February 202421

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413
April 202414
March 202424
February 202414

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202417
June 202420
May 202413
April 202415
March 20247
February 202411

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total41
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 16. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Breton Side
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1