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

Overview of Crime in PL2 2AR

NORTH DOWN CRESCENT, PL2 2AR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2AR, encompassing approximately 5918 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

PL2 2AR 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 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.1514.81%
Anti-social behaviour95.24-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.52-27.27%
Public order71.35250.00%
Shoplifting51.18-16.67%
Other crime30.84-40.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.66-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson114.5657.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.86-21.43%
Shoplifting61.86-33.33%
Other crime51.01400.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.84-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour145.24-6.67%
Shoplifting92.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.52250.00%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Other theft40.68100.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Drugs20.51-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.022.78%
Anti-social behaviour156.2566.67%
Shoplifting122.53200.00%
Drugs62.03200.00%
Public order51.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0880.00%
Other crime41.520.00%
Public order40.68100.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft30.51-25.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.93-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-50.00%
Shoplifting40.84300.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-40.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.295.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.2111.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Public order50.8425.00%
Other theft40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Other crime40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202431
June 202437
May 202436
April 202418
March 202419
February 202418

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 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202415
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 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 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245

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 2AR 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. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fleet Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1