WORDSWORTH CRESCENT, PL2 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2JJ

WORDSWORTH CRESCENT, PL2 2JJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2JJ, encompassing approximately 4687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

PL2 2JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Royal Navy Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Westcountry Close with total crimes: 3

WORDSWORTH CRESCENT, PL2 2JJ 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.83-20.00%
Public order53.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-72.73%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.35133.33%
Other crime41.49300.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.24-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour115.3310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.45-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour105.9742.86%
Public order42.13100.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.8893.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Other crime31.070.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.40-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour72.1375.00%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.041200.00%
Vehicle crime52.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202425
June 202428
May 202429
April 202415
March 202410
February 202413
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 2JJ postcode area is presented below.

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