PL4 9AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9AG

PL4 9AG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.94 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 9AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9AG, encompassing approximately 6283 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

PL4 9AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Town Street with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

PL4 9AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5225.94-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour188.28-55.00%
Public order172.8641.67%
Shoplifting152.71-11.76%
Other theft152.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.39-28.57%
Drugs91.5912.50%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Theft from the person50.800.00%
Possession of weapons50.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7231.1926.32%
Anti-social behaviour4011.4625.00%
Shoplifting176.37-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson142.71-17.65%
Public order122.23-14.29%
Other theft121.91-20.00%
Drugs81.91-42.86%
Possession of weapons61.27200.00%
Theft from the person50.95150.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-33.33%
Robbery20.640.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5729.76-14.93%
Anti-social behaviour329.076.67%
Shoplifting225.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.5021.43%
Other theft152.71-21.05%
Drugs142.3975.00%
Public order142.2316.67%
Vehicle crime62.2320.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Robbery20.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6728.0136.73%
Anti-social behaviour3010.663.45%
Other theft194.7726.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.027.69%
Public order122.2350.00%
Shoplifting111.91-26.67%
Drugs81.7533.33%
Burglary61.27500.00%
Vehicle crime50.95150.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.60-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour297.8045.00%
Other theft154.62-25.00%
Shoplifting152.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.3918.18%
Public order82.07-27.27%
Drugs61.27-45.45%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.16-80.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.511.96%
Other theft208.2853.85%
Anti-social behaviour203.1825.00%
Shoplifting123.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.910.00%
Public order111.750.00%
Drugs111.75120.00%
Burglary51.75150.00%
Other crime50.80400.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.120.00%
Shoplifting152.550.00%
Other theft132.390.00%
Public order112.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.750.00%
Drugs51.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202417
June 202422
May 202411
April 202415
March 202412
February 202415

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 202472
June 202457
May 202467
April 202449
March 202452
February 202451

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202415
May 202419
April 202415
March 202420
February 202413

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202440
June 202432
May 202430
April 202429
March 202420
February 202416

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202417
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 9AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Town Street
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Moon Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Friary Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Whimple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sherwell Arcade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Vauxhall Quay
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Beaumont Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Mount Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B3238
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lower Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Breton Side
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Looe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. How Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Hick'S Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Higher Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Palace Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Plym Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Camden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Tothill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Regent Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1