PL7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7

PL7, Plymouth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL7, encompassing approximately 31260 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

PL7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Stannary Lane with total crimes: 5
  • B3416 with total crimes: 4

PL7 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL7

The postcode district are associated with the PL7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL7 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 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences563.587.69%
Anti-social behaviour191.79-34.48%
Shoplifting130.6130.00%
Other theft60.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.19-64.71%
Public order60.1920.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-33.33%
Burglary20.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.2513.04%
Anti-social behaviour291.6620.83%
Criminal damage and arson170.936.25%
Other theft100.54-16.67%
Shoplifting100.32400.00%
Other crime50.32-37.50%
Public order50.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.160.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences463.90-24.59%
Anti-social behaviour241.47-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.7723.08%
Other theft120.5133.33%
Other crime80.380.00%
Public order60.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.19-25.00%
Burglary20.10-33.33%
Drugs20.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.51-3.17%
Anti-social behaviour251.9519.05%
Criminal damage and arson130.8062.50%
Other theft90.4212.50%
Other crime80.2960.00%
Public order80.26-50.00%
Shoplifting60.26100.00%
Vehicle crime40.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Burglary30.1050.00%
Drugs10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.195.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.02-19.23%
Public order160.67128.57%
Other theft80.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.26-46.67%
Other crime50.2666.67%
Drugs30.16200.00%
Shoplifting30.10-40.00%
Burglary20.10-50.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences604.38-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour261.9285.71%
Criminal damage and arson150.83-28.57%
Other theft100.48-37.50%
Public order70.32-30.00%
Shoplifting50.2266.67%
Burglary40.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-25.00%
Other crime30.10-25.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Drugs10.03-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.3130.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.50200.00%
Other theft160.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour140.510.00%
Public order100.4525.00%
Drugs50.3225.00%
Burglary50.1625.00%
Vehicle crime40.1633.33%
Other crime40.130.00%
Shoplifting30.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences604.130.00%
Other theft141.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.450.00%
Public order80.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.260.00%
Shoplifting60.220.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Burglary40.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202452
July 202446
June 202461
May 202463
April 202460
March 202478
February 202460

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 202416
February 202414

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 202415
March 202421
February 20247

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202416
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202424
June 202425
May 202421
April 202426
March 202414
February 202414

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stannary Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B3416
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Linketty Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Maidenwell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chelwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Greenwood Park Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. New Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lawn Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Summerlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Magnolia Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Molesworth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. George Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Stoggy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beckford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Torridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Maurice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Castle Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Danum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bellingham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Birchland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Blacklands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seaton Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Walnut Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cypress Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1