SOUTHERN CLOSE, PL2 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2BQ

SOUTHERN CLOSE, PL2 2BQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2BQ 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
  • Carolina Gardens with total crimes: 2

SOUTHERN CLOSE, PL2 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.510.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 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 offences1410.18-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Public order21.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.27166.67%
Public order42.81-33.33%
Drugs11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9487.50%
Public order65.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1150.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6214.29%
Other theft32.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202415
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2BQ 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. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wombwell Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1