PL5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5

PL5, Plymouth has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL5, encompassing approximately 43992 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (-24.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)

PL5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Yeats Close with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9

PL5 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL5

The postcode district are associated with the PL5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL5 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 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.48-24.87%
Anti-social behaviour663.3015.79%
Criminal damage and arson411.50-8.89%
Public order320.9314.29%
Shoplifting240.7326.32%
Other theft230.55-4.17%
Possession of weapons110.521000.00%
Vehicle crime100.2511.11%
Other crime90.23200.00%
Drugs60.20-40.00%
Theft from the person20.14100.00%
Burglary20.05-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.1235.92%
Anti-social behaviour574.39-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson451.3021.62%
Public order281.0212.00%
Other theft240.644.35%
Shoplifting190.5546.15%
Drugs100.43-41.18%
Vehicle crime90.23-35.71%
Burglary90.2050.00%
Other crime30.20-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.18-13.41%
Anti-social behaviour663.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson371.5015.62%
Public order250.8413.64%
Other theft230.574.55%
Drugs170.52-22.73%
Vehicle crime140.39100.00%
Shoplifting130.3262.50%
Other crime100.3066.67%
Burglary60.23-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.37-15.03%
Anti-social behaviour663.73-25.84%
Criminal damage and arson321.500.00%
Other theft220.7357.14%
Public order220.50-24.14%
Drugs220.50-8.33%
Shoplifting80.50-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.18-36.36%
Burglary70.160.00%
Possession of weapons60.16100.00%
Other crime60.14-53.85%
Theft from the person40.1433.33%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.8023.72%
Anti-social behaviour894.3981.63%
Criminal damage and arson322.02-21.95%
Public order290.7326.09%
Drugs240.66242.86%
Other theft140.550.00%
Other crime130.3244.44%
Shoplifting110.30120.00%
Vehicle crime110.25450.00%
Burglary70.25-30.00%
Theft from the person30.16200.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1567.36-20.81%
Anti-social behaviour493.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.1178.26%
Public order230.93-17.86%
Other theft140.52-26.32%
Burglary100.3266.67%
Other crime90.23-10.00%
Drugs70.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons60.16-25.00%
Shoplifting50.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-60.00%
Theft from the person10.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1978.6823.90%
Anti-social behaviour494.48-10.91%
Public order281.1164.71%
Criminal damage and arson230.649.52%
Drugs210.52250.00%
Other theft190.4846.15%
Other crime100.4342.86%
Shoplifting100.2366.67%
Possession of weapons80.23100.00%
Burglary60.180.00%
Vehicle crime50.14-37.50%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1596.8915800.00%
Anti-social behaviour553.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.250.00%
Public order170.480.00%
Other theft130.390.00%
Vehicle crime80.300.00%
Other crime70.180.00%
Shoplifting60.160.00%
Burglary60.140.00%
Drugs60.140.00%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202457
July 202466
June 202466
May 202489
April 202449
March 202449
February 202455

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
July 202437
June 202432
May 202432
April 202441
March 202423
February 202421
October 20231

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202423
June 202422
May 202414
April 202414
March 202419
February 202413

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 202425
June 202422
May 202429
April 202423
March 202428
February 202417

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 150.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 2024193
July 2024142
June 2024164
May 2024193
April 2024156
March 2024197
February 2024159
January 20241

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414
June 20247
May 202411
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202417
June 202422
May 202424
April 20247
March 202421
February 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Yeats Close
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Squirrel Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Martlesham Place
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Fowlmere Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Huntingdon Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Taunton Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenley Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 13. Byron Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kiln Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kelly Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Hornchurch Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B3413
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Crashaw Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Verna Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 25. Roman Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kathleaven Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trelawney Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Tresluggan Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1