GANGES ROAD, PL2 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3AY

GANGES ROAD, PL2 3AY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3AY, encompassing approximately 5500 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 3AY area, explore the PL2 3AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL2 3AY area, visit the PL2 3AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

PL2 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 5
  • Ford Hill with total crimes: 4

GANGES ROAD, PL2 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.45-36.84%
Shoplifting92.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64100.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft30.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.4553.85%
Anti-social behaviour197.27-13.64%
Shoplifting103.45-16.67%
Other theft91.8212.50%
Public order81.64100.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-72.73%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime10.36-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.00-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour224.7369.23%
Shoplifting124.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.18175.00%
Other theft82.0033.33%
Other crime61.45500.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.645.88%
Shoplifting186.55125.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.27-7.14%
Other theft62.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.0061.90%
Anti-social behaviour146.1855.56%
Shoplifting82.5560.00%
Other theft71.45-22.22%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.82-12.50%
Other theft93.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.64100.00%
Public order51.09-44.44%
Drugs50.9125.00%
Shoplifting50.91-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.73-17.24%
Public order94.3680.00%
Shoplifting91.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6460.00%
Other theft81.45700.00%
Drugs41.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-70.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.270.00%
Shoplifting91.820.00%
Public order51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.910.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202440
July 202426
June 202436
May 202434
April 202421
March 202424
February 202429

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202422
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 202410

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Clyde Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Ford Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Browning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northesk Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Park Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Place Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ryder Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fremantle Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lorrimore Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Milehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Welsford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St George'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. St Levan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. B3396
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Duckworth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1