SHAFTESBURY COURT, PL4 8TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8TW

SHAFTESBURY COURT, PL4 8TW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8TW 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 8TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8TW, encompassing approximately 10132 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 8TW area, explore the PL4 8TW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL4 8TW area, visit the PL4 8TW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

PL4 8TW 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

SHAFTESBURY COURT, PL4 8TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.9646.15%
Criminal damage and arson131.888.33%
Other theft111.2822.22%
Public order81.09-11.11%
Drugs40.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-50.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.26-50.82%
Anti-social behaviour132.96-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.28-7.69%
Other theft91.18125.00%
Public order90.8950.00%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Shoplifting50.59-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.49150.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
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 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6112.5341.86%
Anti-social behaviour166.02-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson131.5844.44%
Shoplifting81.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.7950.00%
Public order60.59-25.00%
Other theft40.59-55.56%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Other crime30.3050.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.65-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour194.24111.11%
Shoplifting101.8842.86%
Other theft90.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.890.00%
Public order80.8960.00%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime40.39-50.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
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 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5110.6610.87%
Other theft125.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.89-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.8933.33%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Public order50.69150.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.7639.39%
Anti-social behaviour184.5412.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.7818.18%
Other theft91.28-18.18%
Shoplifting70.890.00%
Vehicle crime60.69200.00%
Drugs30.59-40.00%
Public order20.30-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Burglary10.20-88.89%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.8613.79%
Anti-social behaviour163.2623.08%
Other theft111.5822.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.0937.50%
Burglary91.09800.00%
Shoplifting70.8916.67%
Public order70.6916.67%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Other crime50.49400.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
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 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.860.00%
Other theft91.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Shoplifting60.790.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202416
June 202419
May 20249
April 202418
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 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 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 202461
June 202443
May 202451
April 202446
March 202433
February 202429

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249

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 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 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 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 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 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246

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 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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 8TW 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. 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. Gibbons Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gilwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1