KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PL2 2SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2SD

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PL2 2SD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 2SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2SD, encompassing approximately 3127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 2SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wykeham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Overdale Road with total crimes: 5
  • North Prospect Road with total crimes: 4

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PL2 2SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.67-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.16-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1923.08%
Anti-social behaviour125.12140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.84200.00%
Public order10.96-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.91116.67%
Public order64.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.12-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-28.57%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2390.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0775.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202418
June 202416
May 202413
April 20246
March 202419
February 202410

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wykeham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Overdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. North Prospect Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carolina Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Lowerside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Maine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vixen Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ham Green Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1