ELMCROFT, PL2 3JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3JT

ELMCROFT, PL2 3JT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3JT 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 3JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3JT, encompassing approximately 4746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PL2 3JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Myrtleville with total crimes: 2
  • Rosedown Avenue with total crimes: 2

ELMCROFT, PL2 3JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.16-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour51.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.218.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.74-16.67%
Other crime11.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.69140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4225.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.95-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6921.43%
Other theft33.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6350.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 202417
February 202414

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
March 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1