PL2 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2LY

PL2 2LY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2LY, encompassing approximately 4955 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

PL2 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Allenby Road with total crimes: 4

PL2 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.513.70%
Criminal damage and arson95.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.82-10.00%
Public order51.8225.00%
Shoplifting51.01-16.67%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.5035.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.45-28.57%
Shoplifting62.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.21150.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.29-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour144.04-17.65%
Shoplifting92.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.3525.93%
Anti-social behaviour176.86142.86%
Shoplifting123.43200.00%
Public order52.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.7192.86%
Public order75.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.410.00%
Other crime51.41400.00%
Other theft51.0166.67%
Drugs41.01300.00%
Shoplifting40.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-33.33%
Other theft30.81-50.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.10115.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.6550.00%
Other theft61.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.21100.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.620.00%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202420
June 202434
May 202427
April 202414
March 202428
February 202413

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 202417
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1