PL4 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8PF

PL4 8PF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8PF, encompassing approximately 10059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

PL4 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Napier Terrace with total crimes: 5

PL4 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.6410.34%
Anti-social behaviour213.1810.53%
Criminal damage and arson132.0918.18%
Other theft101.2911.11%
Public order80.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.8020.00%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Drugs40.40-50.00%
Theft from the person40.40300.00%
Shoplifting20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.84-56.72%
Anti-social behaviour192.88-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.89-15.38%
Public order101.0966.67%
Other theft90.9980.00%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Possession of weapons60.80200.00%
Shoplifting50.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.5025.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6713.4239.58%
Anti-social behaviour206.665.26%
Criminal damage and arson131.9930.00%
Shoplifting81.29-20.00%
Public order60.80-33.33%
Other theft50.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

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 offences4812.23-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour194.7758.33%
Shoplifting101.8942.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.9942.86%
Public order90.9980.00%
Other theft80.89-38.46%
Drugs40.8033.33%
Vehicle crime40.40-33.33%
Robbery30.400.00%
Burglary30.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5311.1320.45%
Other theft135.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.29-33.33%
Shoplifting71.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.70100.00%
Public order50.60150.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.3720.00%
Other theft131.7930.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.290.00%
Shoplifting71.1916.67%
Drugs30.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.3050.00%
Burglary20.30-77.78%
Public order20.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.9317.86%
Anti-social behaviour153.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.4933.33%
Other theft101.190.00%
Public order100.9942.86%
Burglary90.99800.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Drugs50.60150.00%
Other crime50.50150.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.350.00%
Other theft102.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.890.00%
Public order70.890.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202420
June 202419
May 202412
April 202418
March 202415
February 20249

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202467
June 202448
May 202453
April 202444
March 202433
February 202428

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 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 202410
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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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 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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 8PF 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. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Gilwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1