PL6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6

PL6, Plymouth has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL6, encompassing approximately 43504 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (15.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

PL6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

PL6 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL6

The postcode district are associated with the PL6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL6 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 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1266.0515.60%
Anti-social behaviour462.9027.78%
Public order211.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson190.48-5.00%
Other theft140.440.00%
Other crime100.32233.33%
Drugs80.230.00%
Shoplifting70.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime30.16-40.00%
Robbery30.0750.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Burglary20.05-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1095.47-21.58%
Anti-social behaviour362.51-28.00%
Public order240.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson200.5517.65%
Other theft140.460.00%
Shoplifting90.320.00%
Drugs80.21-38.46%
Burglary60.1820.00%
Vehicle crime50.14400.00%
Other crime30.11-40.00%
Robbery20.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1396.4626.36%
Anti-social behaviour503.2031.58%
Public order211.1523.53%
Criminal damage and arson170.48-32.00%
Other theft140.39-17.65%
Drugs130.32-7.14%
Shoplifting90.30-18.18%
Other crime50.21-16.67%
Burglary50.11-37.50%
Theft from the person30.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.05-83.33%
Robbery10.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1106.07-17.29%
Anti-social behaviour382.53-2.56%
Criminal damage and arson250.878.70%
Public order170.57-15.00%
Other theft170.3954.55%
Drugs140.3916.67%
Shoplifting110.32120.00%
Burglary80.25166.67%
Vehicle crime60.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons60.140.00%
Other crime60.14-25.00%
Theft from the person40.1433.33%
Robbery20.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.285.56%
Anti-social behaviour393.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.90-11.54%
Public order200.53-16.67%
Drugs120.469.09%
Other theft110.28-21.43%
Vehicle crime100.250.00%
Other crime80.23-27.27%
Possession of weapons60.18100.00%
Shoplifting50.14-37.50%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Burglary30.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1266.3217.76%
Anti-social behaviour302.903.45%
Criminal damage and arson260.6973.33%
Public order240.60242.86%
Other theft140.55-12.50%
Burglary120.32140.00%
Drugs110.2883.33%
Other crime110.25175.00%
Vehicle crime100.25150.00%
Shoplifting80.23700.00%
Possession of weapons30.1850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1074.552.88%
Anti-social behaviour292.4645.00%
Other theft160.67-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson150.370.00%
Public order70.34-56.25%
Drugs60.1620.00%
Burglary50.1466.67%
Vehicle crime40.11-50.00%
Other crime40.090.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%
Shoplifting10.05-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1044.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.390.00%
Other theft190.460.00%
Public order160.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.370.00%
Vehicle crime80.340.00%
Shoplifting60.180.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Theft from the person50.110.00%
Other crime40.110.00%
Possession of weapons40.090.00%
Burglary30.090.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202436
July 202450
June 202438
May 202439
April 202430
March 202429
February 202420

A total of 954 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 119.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024109
July 2024139
June 2024110
May 2024133
April 2024126
March 2024107
February 2024104

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202411
April 202414
March 202416
February 202419

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 202414
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
February 20245

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

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

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202421
June 202417
May 202420
April 202424
March 20247
February 202416

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202417
June 202425
May 202423
April 202426
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Miles Mitchell Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hessary Drive
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hendwell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lodge Gardens
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bracken Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Weir Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Larch Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Legis Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Langley Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kendal Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Glade Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thetford Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bircham View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hurrabrook Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Morshead Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Tailyour Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. Middlefield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Holmer Down
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Burnard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pendeen Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Longstone Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Whitehaven Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Dennis Camp Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Fleetwood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Launceston Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2