PL7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7

PL7, Plymouth has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-24.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

PL7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Glen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station 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 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 offences604.135900.00%
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%

In August 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202425
May 202421
April 202426
March 202414
February 202414

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202461
May 202463
April 202460
March 202478
February 202460
August 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 202415
March 202421
February 20247

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Glen Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. B3416
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazeldene Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. King James Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shearwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Danum Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Latimer Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Plymbridge Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Unicorn Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Warelwast Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mudge Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Moorland Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Stannary Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Huxley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Compass Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hemerdon Heights
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Wolrige Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Neal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Cherry Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Tuxton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Yealmpstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Battisford Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Seaton Orchard
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. New Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1