PL2 3DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3DG

PL2 3DG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.21 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3DG 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 3DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3DG, encompassing approximately 464 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL2 3DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Road with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

PL2 3DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences745.21-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour415.07-63.64%
Other theft48.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.6150.00%
Public order36.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1364.588.33%
Anti-social behaviour1127.9957.14%
Criminal damage and arson223.68100.00%
Other theft24.31100.00%
Bicycle theft14.310.00%
Burglary12.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1253.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour725.83-36.36%
Burglary115.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Other theft12.15-83.33%
Drugs12.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1166.74450.00%
Violence and sexual offences723.68-50.00%
Other theft615.070.00%
Public order412.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.12180.00%
Vehicle crime330.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.46-50.00%
Drugs24.310.00%
Other crime14.310.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Public order12.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.76-55.56%
Possession of weapons18.610.00%
Public order12.15-50.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.53350.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.37100.00%
Public order24.31100.00%
Burglary14.310.00%
Other theft12.15-75.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft421.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.610.00%
Other crime14.310.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Robbery12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 202411
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 20245
March 202410

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 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 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 3DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alma Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Scott Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Lydford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1