WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2DX

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 2DX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2DX, encompassing approximately 5185 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 2DX area, explore the PL2 2DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL2 2DX area, visit the PL2 2DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

PL2 2DX 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

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.622.78%
Criminal damage and arson117.1437.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.12-8.33%
Public order52.120.00%
Shoplifting50.96-16.67%
Other crime30.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.0416.13%
Anti-social behaviour126.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3114.29%
Shoplifting61.54-33.33%
Public order51.1666.67%
Other crime40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.46-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour155.98-31.82%
Shoplifting92.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.74250.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Public order30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.322.70%
Anti-social behaviour227.33120.00%
Shoplifting124.24200.00%
Drugs62.31200.00%
Public order61.1650.00%
Other theft31.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other crime20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.4660.87%
Anti-social behaviour107.1442.86%
Other theft61.9350.00%
Other crime51.16400.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Shoplifting40.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.19-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour74.44-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.318.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.510.00%
Other theft51.35150.00%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Other crime30.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.820.00%
Vehicle crime72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Other crime51.350.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
July 202431
June 202438
May 202437
April 202423
March 202427
February 202425

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 202411

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 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 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 3 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2DX 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. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1