VIXEN WAY, PL2 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2QW

VIXEN WAY, PL2 2QW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2QW, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL2 2QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Westcountry Close with total crimes: 3

VIXEN WAY, PL2 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.35-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-50.00%
Public order51.5866.67%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.7013.64%
Anti-social behaviour145.637.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.1533.33%
Public order30.9050.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.13-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour134.95-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.41-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour167.20100.00%
Public order43.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.86161.54%
Anti-social behaviour87.6560.00%
Public order71.80600.00%
Other crime41.580.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.08-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 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 offences168.5545.45%
Anti-social behaviour63.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35150.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202422
June 202432
May 202434
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243

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 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
March 20241

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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
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 2QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cookworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1