PL3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3

PL3, Plymouth has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL3, encompassing approximately 30307 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (10.39% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Whittington Street with total crimes: 8

PL3 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL3

The postcode district are associated with the PL3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL3 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 85 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences857.6910.39%
Criminal damage and arson322.8039.13%
Anti-social behaviour321.060.00%
Other theft191.06-24.00%
Shoplifting150.63-11.76%
Public order130.49-18.75%
Burglary100.430.00%
Vehicle crime90.3350.00%
Other crime80.30166.67%
Drugs60.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences777.16-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour322.54-30.43%
Other theft251.0613.64%
Criminal damage and arson230.829.52%
Shoplifting170.7621.43%
Public order160.5677.78%
Burglary100.5366.67%
Vehicle crime60.33-64.71%
Drugs60.20-50.00%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences807.898.11%
Anti-social behaviour462.6453.33%
Other theft221.52-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.7331.25%
Vehicle crime170.69750.00%
Shoplifting140.56-26.32%
Drugs120.4671.43%
Public order90.4012.50%
Burglary60.30100.00%
Other crime40.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Theft from the person20.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Robbery10.03-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences747.06-3.90%
Other theft402.448.11%
Anti-social behaviour301.3215.38%
Shoplifting190.9972.73%
Criminal damage and arson160.63-23.81%
Public order80.53-20.00%
Drugs70.26250.00%
Other crime50.2366.67%
Possession of weapons40.160.00%
Burglary30.13-40.00%
Robbery30.100.00%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences776.5714.93%
Other theft372.54146.67%
Anti-social behaviour261.2262.50%
Criminal damage and arson210.8610.53%
Shoplifting110.69-42.11%
Public order100.36-9.09%
Burglary50.3325.00%
Vehicle crime50.16-44.44%
Other crime30.16-40.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Drugs20.07-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.776600.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.210.00%
Shoplifting190.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.630.00%
Other theft150.530.00%
Public order110.490.00%
Vehicle crime90.360.00%
Drugs60.300.00%
Other crime50.200.00%
Burglary40.160.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202425
May 202422
April 202440
March 202437
February 202415

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 65.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202485
June 202477
May 202480
April 202474
March 202477
February 202467
July 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202417
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202417
May 202414
April 202419
March 202411
February 202419

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202423
May 202421
April 202416
March 202421
February 202419

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202432
May 202446
April 202430
March 202426
February 202416

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whittington Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Upper Knollys Terrace Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 5. Russell Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. Duckworth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mutley Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Creedy Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Trevose Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Maker View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Belmont Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Channel Park Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fox Field Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ford Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elim Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wesley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Efford Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Torridge Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gurnard Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Medway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Appleton Tor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Thames Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Alleyn Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alma Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Wingfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Federation Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Riga Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hanover Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2