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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3BP

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3BP 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 3BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3BP, encompassing approximately 4717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PL2 3BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Allenby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4

WOLSELEY ROAD, PL2 3BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.45133.33%
Shoplifting61.48-14.29%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Public order10.42-83.33%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.02285.71%
Shoplifting75.72-22.22%
Public order61.480.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.84-8.33%
Shoplifting92.33-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.54100.00%
Shoplifting122.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.54-54.55%
Other theft42.12100.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6046.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.6650.00%
Vehicle crime61.27500.00%
Other crime41.27300.00%
Shoplifting40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Other theft20.64-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1825.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Public order41.0633.33%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-55.56%
Shoplifting30.85-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6015.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.18125.00%
Shoplifting81.9133.33%
Other theft51.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-42.86%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.760.00%
Shoplifting61.480.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 20247
June 202410
May 202422
April 202415
March 202415
February 202413

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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