FIRCROFT ROAD, PL2 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3JU

FIRCROFT ROAD, PL2 3JU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.11 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3JU, encompassing approximately 4820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baytree Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Vine Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • West Down Road with total crimes: 1

FIRCROFT ROAD, PL2 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.1180.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.90-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6427.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8157.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 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 offences103.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.070.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 202415

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Vine Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Boniface Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Brancker Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lopes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1