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

Overview of Crime in PL2 2ED

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 2ED, Plymouth has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2ED 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 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2ED, encompassing approximately 2331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2ED 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

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.29-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson34.7250.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.72-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.58700.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.43-60.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.430.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.430.00%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.01150.00%
Public order36.43200.00%
Other theft31.29-25.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5820.00%
Other theft42.57300.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202415
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2ED 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. Harbour View Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harbour Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1