PL2 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3BY

PL2 3BY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3BY, encompassing approximately 5810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL2 3BY 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

PL2 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.38100.00%
Shoplifting61.03-14.29%
Public order51.03-28.57%
Other theft20.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.65-18.18%
Public order71.5575.00%
Shoplifting71.20-22.22%
Other theft41.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.67-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour113.10-8.33%
Shoplifting91.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.55600.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Public order40.69100.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Other crime30.5250.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.87-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour125.330.00%
Shoplifting122.07200.00%
Drugs32.07200.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Other crime20.34-50.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0152.38%
Anti-social behaviour125.51100.00%
Other crime42.07300.00%
Shoplifting40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.12-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Other theft61.0350.00%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Public order30.69-50.00%
Shoplifting30.52-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.019.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.1312.50%
Shoplifting81.5533.33%
Public order61.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-55.56%
Other theft40.69300.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.550.00%
Public order61.380.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 202418
June 202431
May 202432
April 202421
March 202424
February 202422

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249

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 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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 3BY 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. St Michael Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Ford Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Browning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Welsford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1