CARESWELL AVENUE, PL2 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2HQ

CARESWELL AVENUE, PL2 2HQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2HQ, encompassing approximately 2232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2HQ 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
  • Lowerside with total crimes: 1

CARESWELL AVENUE, PL2 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.17-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-62.50%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1027.27%
Anti-social behaviour86.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2022.22%
Anti-social behaviour84.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.58100.00%
Public order10.90-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7580.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0325.00%
Public order52.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.82-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-33.33%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 offences1913.441800.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.51500.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202414
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 202419
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
May 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 2HQ 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. Lowerside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vixen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1