PL4 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8HF

PL4 8HF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8HF, encompassing approximately 10234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

PL4 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Mutley Plain with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

PL4 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.1422.58%
Anti-social behaviour223.7146.67%
Other theft132.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.270.00%
Public order91.17-18.18%
Drugs50.88-37.50%
Burglary40.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Theft from the person30.29200.00%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.75-54.41%
Anti-social behaviour153.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.47-7.69%
Public order111.1783.33%
Other theft101.0766.67%
Drugs80.98166.67%
Possession of weapons60.78200.00%
Shoplifting50.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6813.4841.67%
Anti-social behaviour206.645.26%
Criminal damage and arson131.9544.44%
Shoplifting71.27-30.00%
Other theft60.68-40.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-16.67%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Other crime30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour194.6990.00%
Other theft101.860.00%
Shoplifting100.9842.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.98-18.18%
Public order60.880.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Burglary30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5611.1424.44%
Criminal damage and arson115.47-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.07-44.44%
Other theft100.9842.86%
Shoplifting70.980.00%
Public order60.6850.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.5540.62%
Anti-social behaviour184.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.769.09%
Other theft71.17-30.00%
Shoplifting70.680.00%
Vehicle crime60.68100.00%
Public order40.59-42.86%
Drugs40.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Burglary10.20-90.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.94-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour183.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7637.50%
Other theft101.0711.11%
Burglary100.98900.00%
Shoplifting70.9816.67%
Public order70.6816.67%
Drugs60.68200.00%
Other crime40.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In February 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 offences338.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.220.00%
Other theft91.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.880.00%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202420
June 202419
May 202410
April 202418
March 202418
February 202418

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 202468
June 202448
May 202456
April 202445
March 202432
February 202433

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
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 8HF 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. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 15. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1