PL4 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8AU

PL4 8AU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.76 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8AU, encompassing approximately 7512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)

PL4 8AU 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

PL4 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.76-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour366.9263.64%
Other theft174.7921.43%
Criminal damage and arson162.2645.45%
Shoplifting132.13-7.14%
Public order101.73-50.00%
Drugs61.33-68.42%
Burglary50.8025.00%
Theft from the person40.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.53300.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
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 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.19-42.11%
Public order202.9381.82%
Drugs192.66171.43%
Other theft142.537.69%
Shoplifting141.86-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson111.86-42.11%
Theft from the person51.4666.67%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Possession of weapons30.53-40.00%
Other crime30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7226.222.86%
Anti-social behaviour389.5811.76%
Criminal damage and arson195.06-5.00%
Shoplifting192.53-34.48%
Other theft132.53-35.00%
Public order111.73-31.25%
Drugs71.46-41.67%
Possession of weapons50.93150.00%
Theft from the person30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7029.024.48%
Anti-social behaviour349.323.03%
Shoplifting294.5331.82%
Criminal damage and arson203.8642.86%
Other theft202.6642.86%
Public order162.660.00%
Drugs122.1333.33%
Vehicle crime51.6025.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Burglary30.40-40.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6725.0213.56%
Anti-social behaviour338.9222.22%
Shoplifting224.3957.14%
Public order162.9377.78%
Other theft142.13-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.86-12.50%
Drugs91.860.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.2322.92%
Anti-social behaviour277.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.59100.00%
Other theft152.13-25.00%
Shoplifting142.0055.56%
Public order91.86-25.00%
Drugs91.20-18.18%
Burglary51.20-61.54%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Possession of weapons40.670.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.239.09%
Anti-social behaviour276.3912.50%
Other theft203.5953.85%
Burglary132.66333.33%
Public order121.730.00%
Drugs111.60120.00%
Shoplifting91.46-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson81.20-38.46%
Other crime71.06250.00%
Possession of weapons40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.860.00%
Shoplifting193.190.00%
Other theft132.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.730.00%
Public order121.730.00%
Drugs51.600.00%
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 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202454
July 202472
June 202470
May 202467
April 202459
March 202448
February 202444

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 202438
June 202434
May 202433
April 202427
March 202427
February 202424

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202411
June 202416
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202419
June 202429
May 202422
April 202414
March 20249
February 202419

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

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 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202419
June 202420
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20242
February 20242

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 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
April 20244
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 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 8AU 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. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1