PL2 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2NJ

PL2 2NJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2NJ, encompassing approximately 4261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2NJ 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 2NJ 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4514.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.7542.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 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 offences147.04-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.29-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.56-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.87150.00%
Public order53.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0942.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.69-14.29%
Public order61.410.00%
Drugs41.41300.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

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 offences147.04-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0992.31%
Anti-social behaviour75.8716.67%
Other theft41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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 offences137.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202415
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202424
June 202425
May 202420
April 202414
March 202425
February 202413

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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
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 2NJ 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. Dunkeswell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1