PL2 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2EU

PL2 2EU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2EU, encompassing approximately 4091 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 2EU 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 2EU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.80-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.15-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.7150.00%
Public order41.47100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2415.79%
Anti-social behaviour125.38-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.9333.33%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.51-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour134.64-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.663.57%
Anti-social behaviour167.09100.00%
Public order43.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.8460.00%
Public order71.96600.00%
Other crime31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In April 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 offences126.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2960.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.91125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20100.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.60900.00%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202419
June 202429
May 202428
April 202412
March 202416
February 202410
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 2EU 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. Waltham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1