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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3HG

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3HG 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 3HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3HG, encompassing approximately 4747 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL2 3HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allenby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Scott Road with total crimes: 3

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.00118.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-33.33%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.32100.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.1611.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-57.14%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.27-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour71.90600.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.53128.57%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95400.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In February 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 offences84.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 202416
April 20247
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
February 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 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 3HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Scott Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1