PL2 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2BN

PL2 2BN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2BN, encompassing approximately 4396 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL2 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Westcountry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Biddick Drive with total crimes: 3

PL2 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.05-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.870.00%
Public order41.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-76.92%
Burglary10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.37-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.238.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.96100.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.69-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour125.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.1013.79%
Anti-social behaviour167.51166.67%
Public order43.64-42.86%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.51107.14%
Public order76.60600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202425
June 202433
May 202429
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wombwell Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1