NORTH DOWN CRESCENT, PL2 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2AP

NORTH DOWN CRESCENT, PL2 2AP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2AP, encompassing approximately 6174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 2AP area, explore the PL2 2AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

PL2 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 5

NORTH DOWN CRESCENT, PL2 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0118.52%
Anti-social behaviour95.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46-30.00%
Public order51.1325.00%
Shoplifting50.81-16.67%
Other theft40.810.00%
Other crime30.65-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.82-15.62%
Criminal damage and arson104.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.62-33.33%
Other crime71.62250.00%
Shoplifting61.13-33.33%
Other theft40.970.00%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.12-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour155.187.14%
Shoplifting92.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.46700.00%
Public order61.3020.00%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.935.41%
Anti-social behaviour146.32100.00%
Shoplifting122.27200.00%
Drugs61.94500.00%
Public order50.9766.67%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.8554.17%
Anti-social behaviour75.9975.00%
Other crime51.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-16.67%
Shoplifting40.8133.33%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.109.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.8920.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-60.00%
Other theft40.65100.00%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0715.79%
Anti-social behaviour103.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-44.44%
Public order50.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.460.00%
Vehicle crime71.460.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 202432
June 202439
May 202437
April 202424
March 202422
February 202419

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202415
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20247

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
April 20241

A total of 2 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
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. York Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Barton Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    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. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1