PL4 8AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8AT

PL4 8AT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.48 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8AT 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 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8AT, encompassing approximately 6003 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-18.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 8AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Royal Parade with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12

PL4 8AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6033.48-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour519.9970.00%
Shoplifting258.500.00%
Other theft164.16-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson142.670.00%
Public order92.33-64.00%
Drugs61.50-57.14%
Burglary41.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.67-57.14%
Other crime30.50-25.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Theft from the person30.50-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7438.31-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour3012.33-42.31%
Public order255.00108.33%
Shoplifting254.16-35.90%
Other theft174.16-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.83-22.22%
Drugs142.3327.27%
Theft from the person82.330.00%
Possession of weapons71.330.00%
Burglary61.17200.00%
Other crime41.000.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8443.4829.23%
Anti-social behaviour5213.9913.04%
Shoplifting398.66-2.50%
Criminal damage and arson186.500.00%
Other theft183.00-10.00%
Public order123.00-33.33%
Drugs112.00-21.43%
Theft from the person81.83300.00%
Possession of weapons71.33133.33%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6540.14-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour4610.83-17.86%
Shoplifting407.6633.33%
Other theft206.665.26%
Criminal damage and arson183.3350.00%
Public order183.005.88%
Drugs143.0055.56%
Vehicle crime62.3350.00%
Burglary41.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8039.9829.03%
Anti-social behaviour5613.3312.00%
Shoplifting309.33-3.23%
Other theft195.0011.76%
Public order173.1654.55%
Criminal damage and arson122.83-33.33%
Drugs92.0012.50%
Burglary61.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.00-20.00%
Theft from the person20.67100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6235.6510.71%
Anti-social behaviour5010.3328.21%
Shoplifting318.3314.81%
Criminal damage and arson185.16125.00%
Other theft173.00-34.62%
Public order112.83-15.38%
Drugs81.83-33.33%
Burglary61.3350.00%
Vehicle crime51.00150.00%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
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 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5632.98-1.75%
Anti-social behaviour399.338.33%
Shoplifting276.508.00%
Other theft264.5052.94%
Public order134.33-13.33%
Drugs122.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.00-33.33%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5729.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour369.490.00%
Shoplifting256.000.00%
Other theft174.160.00%
Public order152.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.500.00%
Drugs62.000.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202474
July 202484
June 202465
May 202480
April 202462
March 202456
February 202457

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202425
July 202412
June 202418
May 202417
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419
April 202417
March 202426
February 202417

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202430
July 202452
June 202446
May 202456
April 202450
March 202439
February 202436

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202418
June 202418
May 202412
April 202418
March 20248
February 202412

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202439
June 202440
May 202430
April 202431
March 202427
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 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
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 8AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Other theft3
    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. 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. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Breton Side
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1