RUFFORD CLOSE, PL2 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2SE

RUFFORD CLOSE, PL2 2SE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2SE 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 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2SE, encompassing approximately 3794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

PL2 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westcountry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waltham Place with total crimes: 2
  • Carolina Gardens with total crimes: 2

RUFFORD CLOSE, PL2 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.22-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 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 offences169.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.22-7.69%
Public order33.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.12-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.330.00%
Other crime23.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.1831.58%
Anti-social behaviour136.59160.00%
Public order43.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0758.33%
Public order65.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-16.67%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.59-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 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 offences2210.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8075.00%
Other theft41.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.121000.00%
Vehicle crime42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202424
June 202425
May 202419
April 202412
March 202422
February 202411
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 2SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Waltham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dunkeswell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1