PL4 9HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9HZ

PL4 9HZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.00 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9HZ 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 9HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9HZ, encompassing approximately 5427 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

PL4 9HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Egerton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4

PL4 9HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.00-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.50-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson112.0337.50%
Shoplifting92.03350.00%
Drugs71.66250.00%
Public order51.2925.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other theft10.37-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.64-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour185.7163.64%
Criminal damage and arson83.320.00%
Other theft61.4750.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.27-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour115.90-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.03-11.11%
Other theft41.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Shoplifting30.55-66.67%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.2443.48%
Anti-social behaviour206.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.69-18.18%
Shoplifting91.6650.00%
Other crime71.66600.00%
Other theft51.29150.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.539.52%
Anti-social behaviour124.2471.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.2183.33%
Shoplifting62.03100.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-50.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.87-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.29100.00%
Vehicle crime61.11200.00%
Other theft41.11-20.00%
Public order40.74300.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.4271.43%
Other theft52.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.320.00%
Shoplifting61.290.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
July 202432
June 202433
May 202423
April 202421
March 202424
February 202418

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202411
June 202420
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Egerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. River View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Collingwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Goad Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clayton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Tintern Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Jubilee Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hawarden Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gdynia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Julian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. South Milton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Milton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1