PL2 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2LS

PL2 2LS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2LS, encompassing approximately 4128 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL2 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosedown Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Kestor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 2

PL2 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-33.33%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-40.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.6910.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42150.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9658.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.60166.67%
Public order21.94-66.67%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9971.43%
Public order62.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-40.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour51.70400.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8126.67%
Burglary14.600.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.630.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202421
June 202419
May 202412
April 20247
March 202419
February 202415

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
March 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1