PL2 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2HJ

PL2 2HJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wykeham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Jedburgh Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Lowerside with total crimes: 1

PL2 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.92133.33%
Public order23.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.86100.00%
Public order54.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.93-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.86700.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.90200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245
March 202416
February 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wykeham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jedburgh Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lowerside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1