ROYAL NAVY AVENUE, PL2 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2AJ

ROYAL NAVY AVENUE, PL2 2AJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2AJ, encompassing approximately 4955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PL2 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royal Navy Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Biddick Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Ocean Street with total crimes: 3

ROYAL NAVY AVENUE, PL2 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.82166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.6116.67%
Other crime51.410.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.45-14.29%
Public order41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs20.61-60.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.63-36.36%
Drugs51.41400.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.30125.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.45140.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4283.33%
Drugs12.220.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.659.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21400.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.25-21.43%
Other crime32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6150.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.051300.00%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202427
June 202418
May 202427
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Royal Navy Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Biddick Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ocean Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Michael Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Barton Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tamar Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Victory Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Johnston Terrace Ope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Saltash Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Renown Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parkside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Moor View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maristow Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. York Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Townshend Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1