SCOTT ROAD, PL2 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3DX

SCOTT ROAD, PL2 3DX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3DX, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 3DX area, explore the PL2 3DX 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 3DX 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

SCOTT ROAD, PL2 3DX 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 offences87.95-38.46%
Other theft63.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-71.43%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences1310.61-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.920.00%
Other theft32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.30-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.36800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.41-70.00%
Other theft42.270.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.88185.71%
Vehicle crime67.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.76-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.26120.00%
Shoplifting74.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.65250.00%
Public order42.65100.00%
Other theft21.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences56.820.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
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 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 20246
May 202420
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3DX 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. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1