CAMBRIDGE ROAD, PL2 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 1PU

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, PL2 1PU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This PL2 1PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 1PU, encompassing approximately 6764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 1PU area, explore the PL2 1PU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PL2 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 5

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, PL2 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.88-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.6316.67%
Public order61.030.00%
Other theft60.8920.00%
Shoplifting50.89-28.57%
Other crime30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.4450.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour174.8854.55%
Shoplifting72.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-25.00%
Other crime60.8920.00%
Public order60.890.00%
Other theft50.8925.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.83-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour113.99-31.25%
Shoplifting111.63-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson81.63700.00%
Public order61.18200.00%
Other crime50.89150.00%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime40.59300.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.50-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour164.2945.45%
Shoplifting132.37225.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.6173.68%
Anti-social behaviour114.88120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Other crime40.590.00%
Other theft40.59-33.33%
Shoplifting40.5933.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.39-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson62.8150.00%
Other theft60.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-61.54%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Public order30.44-62.50%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.6426.92%
Anti-social behaviour134.8862.50%
Public order81.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-63.64%
Other theft40.59300.00%
Other crime30.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.630.00%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Shoplifting50.890.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202433
July 202427
June 202429
May 202433
April 202419
March 202433
February 202426

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 20245
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 202413
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20247

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 1PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clyde Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Royal Navy Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Michael Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Ford Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. York Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Barton Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Fremantle Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lorrimore Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Welsford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1