PL4 8EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8EP

PL4 8EP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8EP 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 8EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8EP, encompassing approximately 10105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

PL4 8EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

PL4 8EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.4927.59%
Anti-social behaviour193.6635.71%
Other theft131.8844.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.290.00%
Public order81.09-27.27%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Drugs40.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In August 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 offences2910.19-57.35%
Anti-social behaviour142.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.39-21.43%
Public order111.0957.14%
Other theft91.0950.00%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Possession of weapons50.7966.67%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Shoplifting40.49-42.86%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.20-33.33%
Robbery20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6813.4647.83%
Anti-social behaviour166.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.5875.00%
Public order71.3916.67%
Shoplifting70.69-22.22%
Other theft60.69-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.4950.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Other crime30.3050.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.97-16.36%
Anti-social behaviour204.5566.67%
Other theft111.980.00%
Shoplifting91.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.89-33.33%
Public order60.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.59-16.67%
Drugs40.490.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5511.6812.24%
Anti-social behaviour125.44-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson121.19-7.69%
Other theft111.1937.50%
Public order71.0940.00%
Shoplifting70.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.690.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4911.5848.48%
Anti-social behaviour194.855.56%
Criminal damage and arson131.8830.00%
Other theft81.29-11.11%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.69100.00%
Public order50.59-44.44%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Burglary10.30-90.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.186.45%
Anti-social behaviour183.2712.50%
Burglary101.78900.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9925.00%
Public order90.9950.00%
Other theft90.89-10.00%
Shoplifting70.8916.67%
Drugs60.69200.00%
Other crime40.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.070.00%
Other theft101.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.990.00%
Shoplifting60.790.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202416
June 202420
May 202412
April 202419
March 202418
February 202416

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
July 202468
June 202446
May 202455
April 202449
March 202433
February 202431

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 202410
February 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 14. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1