NORTH STREET, PL4 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8DJ

NORTH STREET, PL4 8DJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8DJ, encompassing approximately 8927 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL4 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12

NORTH STREET, PL4 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.5715.38%
Anti-social behaviour255.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.8025.00%
Other theft151.6815.38%
Public order111.68-26.67%
Shoplifting81.23-11.11%
Theft from the person50.9066.67%
Drugs50.56-68.75%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-71.43%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.47-44.29%
Anti-social behaviour204.37-39.39%
Drugs162.24166.67%
Public order151.7950.00%
Other theft131.688.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.46-29.41%
Shoplifting91.34-30.77%
Possession of weapons71.0140.00%
Other crime40.78300.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Theft from the person30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-33.33%
Robbery20.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7019.6037.25%
Anti-social behaviour337.8417.86%
Criminal damage and arson173.7013.33%
Shoplifting131.90-27.78%
Other theft121.46-20.00%
Public order101.34-28.57%
Drugs61.12-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.67150.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-40.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5118.37-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour285.7147.37%
Shoplifting183.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.0225.00%
Other theft151.68-11.76%
Public order141.6840.00%
Drugs101.5725.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Burglary20.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.8018.37%
Anti-social behaviour196.50-32.14%
Other theft172.1330.77%
Criminal damage and arson121.90-25.00%
Shoplifting121.34-20.00%
Public order101.3442.86%
Drugs81.120.00%
Burglary60.90500.00%
Vehicle crime50.67150.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.2440.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.4964.71%
Criminal damage and arson163.14100.00%
Shoplifting151.7925.00%
Other theft131.68-18.75%
Drugs81.46-20.00%
Public order70.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.22-85.71%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Burglary10.11-91.67%
Robbery10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour173.9254.55%
Other theft161.9033.33%
Public order141.7955.56%
Burglary121.57500.00%
Shoplifting121.34-7.69%
Drugs101.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.12-38.46%
Other crime70.90133.33%
Vehicle crime30.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.040.00%
Shoplifting131.460.00%
Other theft121.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.340.00%
Public order91.230.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
July 202470
June 202451
May 202458
April 202449
March 202435
February 202445

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202433
June 202428
May 202419
April 202428
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202417
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202415
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 202412
February 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 13. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1