LAUREL ROAD, PL2 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2QD

LAUREL ROAD, PL2 2QD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2QD, encompassing approximately 4838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PL2 2QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Biddick Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Austin Avenue with total crimes: 2

LAUREL ROAD, PL2 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.0611.76%
Criminal damage and arson63.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-40.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.06-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour103.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.07300.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.34-20.00%
Other crime22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.4030.43%
Anti-social behaviour156.2087.50%
Public order43.10-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5476.92%
Anti-social behaviour84.7514.29%
Public order71.650.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.79-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour72.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.4737.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.55500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-16.67%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202421
June 202430
May 202423
April 202413
March 202422
February 202416

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246

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
March 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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
March 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
February 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 2QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1