PL4 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8AN

PL4 8AN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8AN, encompassing approximately 9781 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 8AN area, explore the PL4 8AN 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 (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

PL4 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beaumont Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Furzehill Road with total crimes: 4

PL4 8AN 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.083.85%
Anti-social behaviour132.76-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.33-9.09%
Other theft91.02-10.00%
Vehicle crime60.92100.00%
Public order60.61-25.00%
Theft from the person30.61200.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.10-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.51-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour142.66-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson111.43-8.33%
Other theft101.12150.00%
Drugs81.02300.00%
Public order80.8260.00%
Possession of weapons50.820.00%
Shoplifting30.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.3150.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5811.1423.40%
Anti-social behaviour175.93-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson121.7471.43%
Public order51.23-28.57%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Other theft40.41-33.33%
Other crime30.4150.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.73-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour184.8050.00%
Public order71.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.720.00%
Other theft60.72-53.85%
Shoplifting40.61-42.86%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.7636.84%
Other theft135.3218.18%
Anti-social behaviour121.33-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.23166.67%
Shoplifting70.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.72-36.36%
Burglary60.72-14.29%
Public order50.6125.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.9431.03%
Anti-social behaviour193.8835.71%
Other theft111.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.1210.00%
Burglary71.12-12.50%
Shoplifting50.72-16.67%
Drugs50.510.00%
Public order40.51-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.333.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.430.00%
Public order91.0250.00%
Other theft80.920.00%
Burglary80.82300.00%
Shoplifting60.820.00%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Other crime50.51150.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.860.00%
Other theft81.020.00%
Shoplifting60.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.610.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 202413
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202458
June 202447
May 202452
April 202438
March 202429
February 202428

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202418
May 202412
April 202419
March 202414
February 20246

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 7. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Marvell Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gilwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Plym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Amity Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Opie Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1