SOUTH DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3HW

SOUTH DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3HW, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL2 3HW 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

SOUTH DOWN ROAD, PL2 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7511.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.26100.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-60.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.13-44.44%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.53125.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-69.23%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.7585.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.94200.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.170.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 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
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 3HW 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. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1