DRAKE COURT, PL4 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8QN

DRAKE COURT, PL4 8QN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8QN 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 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8QN, encompassing approximately 7885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friary Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whitefriars Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Gasking Street with total crimes: 5

DRAKE COURT, PL4 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.29-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour183.3012.50%
Public order102.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.27-10.00%
Other theft61.14-40.00%
Shoplifting50.76-75.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.33-31.91%
Shoplifting204.06185.71%
Anti-social behaviour162.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.0325.00%
Public order101.27100.00%
Other theft101.2711.11%
Possession of weapons51.27400.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.5742.42%
Anti-social behaviour245.96-4.00%
Other theft93.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1414.29%
Shoplifting71.01-63.16%
Public order50.89-37.50%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.08-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour254.1847.06%
Shoplifting193.17-24.00%
Public order82.41700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Other theft60.89-62.50%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Burglary30.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.4734.48%
Shoplifting254.9592.31%
Anti-social behaviour173.17-37.04%
Other theft162.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.030.00%
Vehicle crime71.01133.33%
Burglary50.8925.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0945.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.6892.86%
Other theft223.4269.23%
Shoplifting132.79-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-20.00%
Public order51.01-37.50%
Burglary40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.92-45.95%
Anti-social behaviour142.54133.33%
Shoplifting141.78133.33%
Other theft131.788.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.6566.67%
Public order81.270.00%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.160.00%
Other theft124.690.00%
Public order81.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 202447
June 202433
May 202439
April 202429
March 202420
February 202437

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202424
June 202425
May 202417
April 202427
March 202414
February 20246

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 202416
April 202422
March 202413
February 202412

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 20247
June 202419
May 202425
April 202413
March 202414
February 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Egerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Marvell Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Plym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Opie Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Diamond Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Tothill Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1