PL2 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2EL

PL2 2EL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2EL, encompassing approximately 1496 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 2EL area, explore the PL2 2EL 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 (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

PL2 2EL 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

PL2 2EL 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.69-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson36.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-85.71%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.68-80.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.37-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson58.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3655.56%
Anti-social behaviour39.360.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0350.00%
Other theft36.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Public order21.34100.00%

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 offences68.690.00%
Other theft44.01300.00%
Public order12.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 offences510.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.340.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2EL 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. Church Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harbour Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1