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

Overview of Crime in PL4 8AQ

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL4 8AQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.91 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8AQ, encompassing approximately 5931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-22.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)

PL4 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

DRAKE CIRCUS, PL4 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6435.91-22.89%
Anti-social behaviour5110.7950.00%
Shoplifting278.60-3.57%
Other theft164.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.700.00%
Public order92.53-67.86%
Drugs71.52-56.25%
Burglary51.180.00%
Other crime40.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Possession of weapons30.67-57.14%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Theft from the person30.51-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8341.81-4.60%
Anti-social behaviour3413.99-34.62%
Public order285.73154.55%
Shoplifting284.72-30.00%
Other theft164.72-11.11%
Drugs162.7045.45%
Criminal damage and arson152.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons72.530.00%
Theft from the person71.18-12.50%
Burglary51.18150.00%
Other crime40.84300.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-50.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8745.0122.54%
Anti-social behaviour5214.674.00%
Shoplifting408.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.7411.11%
Other theft183.37-14.29%
Drugs113.03-26.67%
Public order111.85-42.11%
Theft from the person81.85300.00%
Possession of weapons71.35133.33%
Vehicle crime61.1820.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Burglary20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7142.65-13.41%
Anti-social behaviour5011.97-12.28%
Shoplifting408.4333.33%
Other theft216.7423.53%
Public order193.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.2050.00%
Drugs153.0366.67%
Vehicle crime52.5325.00%
Burglary40.84-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Theft from the person20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8240.9726.15%
Anti-social behaviour5713.8216.33%
Shoplifting309.613.45%
Public order195.0635.71%
Other theft173.20-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson122.87-29.41%
Drugs92.0212.50%
Burglary51.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Theft from the person30.67200.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6537.0912.07%
Anti-social behaviour4910.9625.64%
Shoplifting298.260.00%
Other theft194.89-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson173.2088.89%
Public order142.877.69%
Drugs82.36-38.46%
Burglary71.3516.67%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Possession of weapons40.8433.33%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5835.2413.73%
Anti-social behaviour399.78-7.14%
Other theft296.5881.25%
Shoplifting294.8916.00%
Public order134.898.33%
Drugs132.1985.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.19-25.00%
Burglary61.52100.00%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour428.600.00%
Shoplifting257.080.00%
Other theft164.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.700.00%
Public order122.020.00%
Drugs72.020.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202483
July 202487
June 202471
May 202482
April 202465
March 202458
February 202451

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202428
July 202411
June 202419
May 202419
April 202414
March 202413
February 202412

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202418
June 202421
May 202417
April 202419
March 202429
February 202416

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202434
July 202452
June 202450
May 202457
April 202449
March 202439
February 202442

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202418
May 202412
April 202417
March 20249
February 202412

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

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

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 202440
June 202440
May 202430
April 202429
March 202429
February 202425

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 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
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Royal Parade
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 15. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2