KNOWLE AVENUE, PL2 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2AZ

KNOWLE AVENUE, PL2 2AZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2AZ, encompassing approximately 5166 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Saltash Road with total crimes: 4

KNOWLE AVENUE, PL2 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.5253.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.45-33.33%
Public order61.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-72.73%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.90-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour112.9022.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.13125.00%
Other crime41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2317.86%
Anti-social behaviour96.3912.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Public order40.7733.33%
Drugs30.77-50.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.48-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour85.42-20.00%
Drugs61.55500.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.55178.57%
Criminal damage and arson127.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3242.86%
Other crime31.940.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8116.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.00-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other crime20.39-33.33%
Public order20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.810.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 202433
June 202428
May 202439
April 202414
March 202412
February 202413

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Saltash Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Royal Navy Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Michael Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wombwell Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fleet Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keyham
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1