PL4 9AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9AP

PL4 9AP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.40 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9AP 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 9AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9AP, encompassing approximately 6294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 9AP area, explore the PL4 9AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)

PL4 9AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12

PL4 9AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5122.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.1030.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.1360.00%
Other theft112.54-26.67%
Public order91.75-40.00%
Shoplifting91.43-40.00%
Drugs51.43-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.64-50.00%
Theft from the person30.48-40.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.90-31.08%
Anti-social behaviour208.10-50.00%
Shoplifting153.18-11.76%
Other theft152.3836.36%
Public order152.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.38-28.57%
Drugs91.5928.57%
Possession of weapons61.430.00%
Burglary50.95150.00%
Theft from the person50.7925.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7430.6654.17%
Anti-social behaviour4011.7633.33%
Shoplifting176.36-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson142.70-17.65%
Public order122.22-14.29%
Other theft111.91-21.43%
Drugs71.75-53.33%
Possession of weapons61.11200.00%
Theft from the person40.95100.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.80-26.15%
Anti-social behaviour307.630.00%
Shoplifting214.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.3413.33%
Drugs152.7087.50%
Other theft142.38-17.65%
Public order142.2227.27%
Vehicle crime62.2220.00%
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 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6527.4938.30%
Anti-social behaviour3010.330.00%
Other theft174.7713.33%
Criminal damage and arson152.7025.00%
Shoplifting122.38-20.00%
Public order111.9137.50%
Drugs81.7533.33%
Burglary61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime50.95150.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.562.17%
Anti-social behaviour307.4757.89%
Other theft154.77-16.67%
Shoplifting152.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.3850.00%
Public order81.91-33.33%
Drugs61.27-40.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Other crime20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.24-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour197.3118.75%
Other theft183.0238.46%
Public order122.869.09%
Shoplifting121.91-20.00%
Drugs101.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.59-27.27%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.790.00%
Shoplifting152.540.00%
Other theft132.380.00%
Public order112.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.750.00%
Drugs51.750.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 431 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202451
July 202474
June 202448
May 202465
April 202447
March 202446
February 202449

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202440
June 202430
May 202430
April 202430
March 202419
February 202416

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202414
June 202417
May 202415
April 202412
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411
April 20248
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202411
June 202414
May 202417
April 202415
March 202418
February 202413

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 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 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202417
June 202421
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 202415

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Town Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kinterbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Batter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Camden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. St John'S Bridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1