BEDFORD PARK, PL4 8HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8HN

BEDFORD PARK, PL4 8HN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8HN 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 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8HN, encompassing approximately 10243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

PL4 8HN 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

BEDFORD PARK, PL4 8HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.9324.14%
Anti-social behaviour223.5146.67%
Other theft132.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.270.00%
Public order91.170.00%
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 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.25-56.06%
Anti-social behaviour152.83-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson121.46-14.29%
Other theft101.17100.00%
Public order90.9850.00%
Drugs80.88166.67%
Shoplifting50.78-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.49150.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-16.67%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
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 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6612.9846.67%
Anti-social behaviour176.44-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson141.6675.00%
Shoplifting71.37-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.6820.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Other theft50.59-50.00%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Other crime30.2950.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
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 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.52-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour184.3980.00%
Other theft101.760.00%
Shoplifting100.9842.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.98-27.27%
Public order60.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.59-28.57%
Drugs40.4933.33%
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 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.848.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.08-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.07-50.00%
Other theft100.9825.00%
Public order70.9875.00%
Shoplifting70.6816.67%
Vehicle crime70.6816.67%
Drugs30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4811.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.6911.11%
Criminal damage and arson141.9527.27%
Other theft81.37-27.27%
Shoplifting60.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.59100.00%
Public order40.59-42.86%
Drugs40.39-20.00%
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 offences3210.933.23%
Anti-social behaviour183.125.88%
Other theft111.7622.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.0737.50%
Burglary101.07900.00%
Shoplifting70.9816.67%
Public order70.6816.67%
Drugs50.68150.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
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 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.030.00%
Other theft91.660.00%
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 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202417
June 202418
May 202410
April 202420
March 202418
February 202417

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202429
July 202466
June 202445
May 202452
April 202448
March 202432
February 202431

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249

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 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 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 20246
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
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 8HN 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. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1