PL2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2

PL2, Plymouth has recorded a total of 380 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL2, encompassing approximately 31912 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-2.99% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Burrington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Northesk Street with total crimes: 9

PL2 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL2

The postcode district are associated with the PL2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15311.918.51%
Anti-social behaviour654.79-2.99%
Criminal damage and arson452.0450.00%
Public order221.4157.14%
Shoplifting200.6933.33%
Vehicle crime170.63142.86%
Other theft170.53-32.00%
Drugs130.5318.18%
Other crime110.410.00%
Possession of weapons70.3475.00%
Burglary50.22-28.57%
Theft from the person20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14110.53-8.44%
Anti-social behaviour674.4242.55%
Criminal damage and arson302.10-16.67%
Other theft250.9431.58%
Shoplifting150.78-21.05%
Public order140.47-39.13%
Drugs110.44-26.67%
Other crime110.3422.22%
Vehicle crime70.34-58.82%
Burglary70.2275.00%
Possession of weapons40.2233.33%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person10.09-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15411.0062.11%
Anti-social behaviour474.8317.50%
Criminal damage and arson361.4724.14%
Public order231.13109.09%
Other theft190.72-13.64%
Shoplifting190.6072.73%
Vehicle crime170.60183.33%
Drugs150.537.14%
Other crime90.47125.00%
Theft from the person50.28400.00%
Burglary40.1633.33%
Possession of weapons30.13-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences957.58-18.80%
Anti-social behaviour402.9817.65%
Criminal damage and arson291.25-6.45%
Other theft220.91-29.03%
Drugs140.69-26.32%
Public order110.44-47.62%
Shoplifting110.34-42.11%
Vehicle crime60.340.00%
Possession of weapons40.19100.00%
Other crime40.13-60.00%
Burglary30.13-57.14%
Robbery10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1179.430.86%
Anti-social behaviour343.6713.33%
Criminal damage and arson311.076.90%
Other theft310.9782.35%
Public order210.9775.00%
Drugs190.6690.00%
Shoplifting190.60111.11%
Other crime100.60-9.09%
Burglary70.31250.00%
Vehicle crime60.22-68.42%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Robbery10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1168.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.940.00%
Vehicle crime190.910.00%
Other theft170.60750.00%
Public order120.531100.00%
Other crime110.380.00%
Drugs100.340.00%
Shoplifting90.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.090.00%
Public order10.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.310.00%
Other theft20.09-33.33%
Public order20.060.00%
Burglary10.060.00%
Drugs10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.190.00%
Public order20.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.060.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.3450.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Public order10.030.00%
Shoplifting10.030.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.06-66.67%
Drugs10.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.030.00%

In August 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons30.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.0950.00%
Other theft20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.030.00%
Public order10.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202430
May 202436
April 202429
March 202431
February 202429
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202465
June 202467
May 202447
April 202440
March 202434
February 202430

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202414
May 202423
April 202411
March 202421
February 202412
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 787 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024153
June 2024141
May 2024154
April 202495
March 2024117
February 2024116
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20247
May 202417
April 20246
March 20246
February 202419
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202425
May 202419
April 202422
March 202431
February 202417
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202414
March 202419
February 202410
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202415
May 202419
April 202411
March 202419
February 20249
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burrington Way
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Northesk Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Keyham Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Clyde Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cookworthy Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Plymouth (Station)
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eliot Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 10. Albion Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stopford Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson6
  • 12. Hornby Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tamar Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Saltash Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Seaton Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ford Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Charlotte Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Ryder Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Downgate Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ham Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ocean Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. St Michael Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Wenlock Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Caernarvon Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Camilla Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Milehouse Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albert Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. Kemyell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Mylor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3