BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL2 2HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2HD

BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL2 2HD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2HD, encompassing approximately 2736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 2HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wykeham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Overdale Road with total crimes: 5
  • North Prospect Road with total crimes: 4

BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL2 2HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.77-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour44.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3313.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.92-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.48120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.02200.00%
Public order11.10-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8780.00%
Public order63.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.48-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-73.68%
Burglary11.830.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.96216.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.94200.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 20249
April 20245
March 202419
February 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wykeham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Overdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. North Prospect Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carolina Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Lowerside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Maine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vixen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ham Green Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1