WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3HF

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3HF, encompassing approximately 4495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PL2 3HF 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

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.79-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour64.45-14.29%
Shoplifting61.33-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.33150.00%
Other theft31.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.68187.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.12-12.50%
Shoplifting71.56-22.22%
Other theft41.560.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.780.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.67-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour82.00700.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.45112.50%
Vehicle crime63.780.00%
Shoplifting41.3333.33%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.7820.00%
Other theft41.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting30.67-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2341.67%
Shoplifting83.7833.33%
Other theft61.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.450.00%
Shoplifting62.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 20248
June 20249
May 202417
April 20248
March 202417
February 202412

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 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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20246
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 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 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 3HF 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. Scott Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Oates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1