VIRGINIA GARDENS, PL2 2EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2EY

VIRGINIA GARDENS, PL2 2EY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2EY 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 2EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2EY, encompassing approximately 4067 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL2 2EY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westcountry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waltham Place with total crimes: 2
  • Carolina Gardens with total crimes: 2

VIRGINIA GARDENS, PL2 2EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences168.85-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour93.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21100.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.83-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour124.67-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.16-7.14%
Vehicle crime23.20100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.88180.00%
Public order43.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3166.67%
Public order74.92600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-16.67%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.64-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.82187.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.65100.00%
Other theft41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Vehicle crime10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.90700.00%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
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 offences10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202421
June 202428
May 202420
April 202412
March 202423
February 20248
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 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 2EY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Waltham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dunkeswell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1