PL4 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9BD

PL4 9BD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9BD, encompassing approximately 7481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL4 9BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Friary Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whitefriars Lane with total crimes: 6

PL4 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.9124.24%
Anti-social behaviour195.4811.76%
Criminal damage and arson152.5450.00%
Public order122.01-14.29%
Other theft81.60-33.33%
Drugs61.07-14.29%
Shoplifting50.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Possession of weapons40.5333.33%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.77-41.07%
Anti-social behaviour174.41-26.09%
Public order142.2727.27%
Other theft121.8771.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.60-28.57%
Drugs71.3440.00%
Shoplifting60.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.80100.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.40-25.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.0555.56%
Anti-social behaviour237.49-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson143.0716.67%
Public order111.8710.00%
Other theft71.47-36.36%
Shoplifting70.94-22.22%
Drugs50.94-54.55%
Theft from the person40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.8123.81%
Criminal damage and arson123.48-20.00%
Drugs111.60120.00%
Other theft111.47-15.38%
Public order101.4725.00%
Shoplifting91.3412.50%
Burglary41.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-50.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.8115.38%
Other theft132.0144.44%
Public order81.7460.00%
Shoplifting81.07-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.07200.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Burglary50.67150.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.37-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour304.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.0118.18%
Shoplifting111.7422.22%
Other theft91.47-35.71%
Public order51.20-44.44%
Drugs50.67-50.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.97-14.29%
Other theft144.8155.56%
Anti-social behaviour121.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.6037.50%
Drugs101.47233.33%
Public order91.340.00%
Shoplifting91.2080.00%
Burglary41.2033.33%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.610.00%
Public order91.600.00%
Other theft91.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202433
July 202456
June 202436
May 202448
April 202432
March 202436
February 202442

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

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

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202423
June 202426
May 202421
April 202430
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Friary Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Whitefriars Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gasking Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vauxhall Quay
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. How Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Beaumont Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Egerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marrowbone Slip
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sutton Wharf
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 14. Trafalgar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Hawkers Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Vauxhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Guildford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bilbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Marvell Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1