WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3BN

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3BN 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 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3BN, encompassing approximately 5546 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 3BN area, explore the PL2 3BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PL2 3BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 5

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.2819.23%
Anti-social behaviour85.5960.00%
Shoplifting61.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Public order20.36-75.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.74100.00%
Public order84.69100.00%
Shoplifting71.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-61.54%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.1044.44%
Violence and sexual offences132.34-38.10%
Shoplifting92.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.62300.00%
Public order41.44300.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.92-16.00%
Shoplifting123.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1650.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.2038.89%
Anti-social behaviour64.5150.00%
Shoplifting41.0833.33%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.65-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2550.00%
Other theft61.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-50.00%
Drugs40.72100.00%
Public order30.72-50.00%
Shoplifting30.54-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.6114.29%
Shoplifting81.4433.33%
Public order61.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-42.86%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.260.00%
Shoplifting61.260.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
July 202413
June 202421
May 202425
April 202418
March 202420
February 202415

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clyde Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Ford Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Browning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Milehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1