NELSON AVENUE, PL1 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5RL

NELSON AVENUE, PL1 5RL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.10 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 769 crimes and a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5RL, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL1 5RL area, explore the PL1 5RL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

PL1 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Devonport Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stopford Place with total crimes: 5

NELSON AVENUE, PL1 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.10-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour169.0477.78%
Criminal damage and arson76.89-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.2415.79%
Anti-social behaviour99.4728.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.87-20.00%
Public order43.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.235.56%
Criminal damage and arson108.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.3075.00%
Public order43.01100.00%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.2312.50%
Criminal damage and arson157.7536.36%
Anti-social behaviour46.46-33.33%
Other theft21.72-60.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.73-50.00%
Other theft52.580.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.0923.08%
Anti-social behaviour126.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.16-16.67%
Other theft54.300.00%
Robbery22.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.0918.18%
Criminal damage and arson125.60300.00%
Drugs85.16700.00%
Other theft53.4466.67%
Public order42.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.730.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.300.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.5850.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In October 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons33.870.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 202412
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202419
June 202418
May 202416
April 202416
March 202413
February 202411
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20248
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Havelock Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Keyes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Home Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. York Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Milne Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Portland Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Molyneaux Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1