PL2 2LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2LZ

PL2 2LZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2LZ, encompassing approximately 4520 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Waltham Place with total crimes: 2
  • Lark Hill with total crimes: 2

PL2 2LZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7423.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.52-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour112.88-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.63-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour133.98-7.14%
Vehicle crime22.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4010.53%
Anti-social behaviour144.65180.00%
Public order33.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9572.73%
Public order74.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-16.67%
Drugs41.11300.00%
Other theft40.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.75-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.9552.94%
Anti-social behaviour85.7514.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202418
June 202421
May 202419
April 202411
March 202426
February 202417

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 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 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 2LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Waltham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1