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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3HQ

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3HQ, encompassing approximately 4863 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL2 3HQ 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
  • Furneaux Avenue with total crimes: 2

WEST DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.61283.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour61.23100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.29-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-62.50%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2015.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.08700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9662.50%
Other theft42.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.73-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03300.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
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 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.3758.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.91400.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
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 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 20248
March 202419
February 202412

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
May 20244
March 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3HQ 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. Furneaux Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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