PL2 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3DF

PL2 3DF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3DF 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 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3DF, encompassing approximately 1922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

PL2 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.41-38.46%
Other theft64.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1250.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-85.71%
Public order10.520.00%

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 offences1315.09-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.76-12.50%
Other theft33.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.28-20.00%
Burglary14.160.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.17900.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.20-57.89%
Other theft44.160.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.13137.50%
Vehicle crime59.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Public order21.56-50.00%
Shoplifting11.04-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.6560.00%
Shoplifting74.16600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.64250.00%
Public order43.64300.00%
Other theft22.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.800.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Scott Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Oates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1