WORDSWORTH ROAD, PL2 2JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2JE

WORDSWORTH ROAD, PL2 2JE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2JE 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 2JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2JE, encompassing approximately 4934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PL2 2JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Royal Navy Avenue with total crimes: 4

WORDSWORTH ROAD, PL2 2JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.515.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.26-25.00%
Public order51.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-69.23%
Other crime30.81-25.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.13-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour134.0518.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.63100.00%
Other crime41.62300.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.13-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour115.27-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.36-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour175.88183.33%
Public order53.44150.00%
Drugs41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.15142.86%
Anti-social behaviour66.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Other crime31.010.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.690.00%
Vehicle crime62.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202426
June 202429
May 202434
April 202414
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202411
June 202417
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Royal Navy Avenue
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. North Down Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victory Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ocean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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