SHAFTESBURY PLACE, PL4 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8JF

SHAFTESBURY PLACE, PL4 8JF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8JF, encompassing approximately 10090 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

PL4 8JF 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

SHAFTESBURY PLACE, PL4 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.088.33%
Other theft111.2922.22%
Public order81.09-11.11%
Drugs40.79-50.00%
Theft from the person40.40300.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-50.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Shoplifting20.30-60.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.51-52.31%
Anti-social behaviour143.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson121.39-7.69%
Other theft91.1980.00%
Public order90.8928.57%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Shoplifting50.59-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.5066.67%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.20-33.33%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6513.4847.73%
Anti-social behaviour186.44-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson131.7844.44%
Shoplifting81.29-20.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.6950.00%
Other theft50.59-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Other crime30.3050.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.09-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour234.3691.67%
Shoplifting102.2842.86%
Other theft90.99-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson90.89-10.00%
Public order70.8940.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-50.00%
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 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5611.7914.29%
Other theft135.5530.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.19-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.9933.33%
Shoplifting70.79-12.50%
Public order50.6966.67%
Drugs40.5033.33%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4911.5044.12%
Anti-social behaviour184.8612.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.7818.18%
Other theft101.29-9.09%
Shoplifting80.9914.29%
Vehicle crime60.79200.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Public order30.30-66.67%
Drugs30.30-40.00%
Burglary10.30-88.89%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.209.68%
Anti-social behaviour163.3714.29%
Other theft111.5910.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0937.50%
Public order91.0928.57%
Burglary90.89800.00%
Shoplifting70.8916.67%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Other crime50.50150.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.070.00%
Other theft101.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.990.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Shoplifting60.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202418
June 202423
May 202412
April 202418
March 202416
February 202414

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202431
July 202465
June 202444
May 202456
April 202449
March 202434
February 202431

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 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 20243
March 20245
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 8JF 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. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hampton 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