WYKEHAM DRIVE, PL2 2SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2SF

WYKEHAM DRIVE, PL2 2SF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2SF 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 2SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2SF, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PL2 2SF 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
  • Lowerside with total crimes: 2

WYKEHAM DRIVE, PL2 2SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.6733.33%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 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 offences138.01-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.2711.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.34133.33%
Public order34.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9787.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.450.00%
Public order61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour62.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences1910.3890.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.6375.00%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 offences107.71900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202420
June 202418
May 202415
April 20248
March 202419
February 202410
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 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 2SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westcountry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Waltham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Lowerside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Carolina Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dunkeswell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1