PL9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9

PL9, Plymouth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL9, encompassing approximately 30224 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

PL9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Radford Park Drive with total crimes: 4

PL9 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL9

The postcode district are associated with the PL9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences302.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour230.999.52%
Criminal damage and arson100.76-23.08%
Shoplifting60.3320.00%
Other theft50.2025.00%
Public order40.1733.33%
Vehicle crime30.1350.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%
Burglary20.07100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences453.24-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour211.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.6985.71%
Shoplifting50.43150.00%
Other theft40.17-42.86%
Public order30.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Burglary10.03-75.00%
Other crime10.03-75.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences463.34-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour211.52-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.69-30.00%
Other theft70.23-46.15%
Bicycle theft50.230.00%
Burglary40.17-33.33%
Other crime40.130.00%
Public order30.13-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Shoplifting20.07100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences473.9430.56%
Anti-social behaviour301.5687.50%
Other theft130.99333.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.4342.86%
Public order80.33100.00%
Burglary60.260.00%
Drugs40.2033.33%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences362.58-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour161.19-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.53-22.22%
Other crime40.2333.33%
Public order40.13300.00%
Other theft30.13-57.14%
Drugs30.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences382.818.57%
Anti-social behaviour181.2638.46%
Criminal damage and arson90.60350.00%
Other theft70.3016.67%
Drugs40.23300.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-50.00%
Other crime30.10200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Public order10.03-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences352.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.160.00%
Vehicle crime60.430.00%
Other theft60.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Burglary20.070.00%
Public order20.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Shoplifting10.030.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202421
June 202421
May 202430
April 202416
March 202418
February 202413

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202413
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202445
June 202446
May 202447
April 202436
March 202438
February 202435

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
February 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Radford Park Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferry Terminal
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Hawthorn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Bovisand Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Princess Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Lilac Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Eastfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ashery Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hooe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Staddiscombe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Aquarius Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Coach House Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Broadland Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Broadland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. West Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bayside Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Limeburners Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Jennycliff Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Staddon Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Broomfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hilldale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Foxwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Stokingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marlow Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Arnison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Westhays Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1