PL9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9

PL9, Plymouth has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

PL9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Downhorne Park with total crimes: 6

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences393.5730.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.29-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson140.5640.00%
Shoplifting110.4683.33%
Other theft100.36100.00%
Drugs50.330.00%
Burglary50.17150.00%
Public order40.170.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-66.67%
Other crime10.03-50.00%

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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 202445
June 202446
May 202447
April 202436
March 202438
February 202435

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
February 20242

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202421
June 202421
May 202430
April 202416
March 202418
February 202413

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202413
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Downhorne Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Shortwood Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Harris Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Eastfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lynx Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Broadland Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Broadland Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ashery Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Radford Park Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morrish Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Eddystone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Kitter Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Barton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Haye Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Henry Avent Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Coach House Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Easterdown Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ronsdale Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greenacres
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hooe Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Arscott Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belle Vue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Staddon Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Challgood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Winnow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Southgate Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1