PL2 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2PQ

PL2 2PQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2PQ, encompassing approximately 4824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

PL2 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Allenby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4

PL2 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2610.9918.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.3914.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.66166.67%
Shoplifting61.66-14.29%
Public order11.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.16120.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.56-12.50%
Shoplifting71.45-22.22%
Public order41.450.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-44.44%
Shoplifting92.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.87-20.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.57-14.29%
Shoplifting123.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.49900.00%
Other theft32.07-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1261.54%
Other theft54.3566.67%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Shoplifting40.8333.33%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.25-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson72.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Shoplifting30.62-62.50%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.740.00%
Shoplifting83.7333.33%
Other theft61.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-33.33%
Public order30.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Shoplifting61.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 202410
June 202418
May 202421
April 202413
March 202418
February 202418

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
February 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1