PL3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3

PL3, Plymouth has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

PL3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Russell Avenue 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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.40-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour282.24-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson180.92-5.26%
Shoplifting170.5954.55%
Other theft160.56-20.00%
Public order150.53-6.25%
Vehicle crime120.4920.00%
Burglary70.40-50.00%
Drugs40.2333.33%
Other crime30.13200.00%
Possession of weapons30.10-25.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.058.24%
Anti-social behaviour523.0462.50%
Other theft201.725.26%
Criminal damage and arson190.66-40.62%
Public order160.6323.08%
Burglary140.5340.00%
Shoplifting110.46-26.67%
Vehicle crime100.3611.11%
Possession of weapons40.33100.00%
Drugs30.13-50.00%
Other crime10.10-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

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 offences675.770.00%
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%

Crime by Type

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202492
July 202485
June 202477
May 202480
April 202474
March 202477
February 202467

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202452
July 202432
June 202432
May 202446
April 202430
March 202426
February 202416

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202419
June 202425
May 202422
April 202440
March 202437
February 202415

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 202417
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202432
June 202423
May 202421
April 202416
March 202421
February 202419

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Russell Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Alma Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Knollys Terrace Lane
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Raynham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Creedy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Maker View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Swale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Castle Carey Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Blandford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Amherst Road Lane East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hanover Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Mutley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Vapron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Pearn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Colne Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Highfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Trevose Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Kiel Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fairview Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appleton Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Taw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2