PL2 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3LU

PL2 3LU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3LU, encompassing approximately 4566 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL2 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holman Court with total crimes: 6
  • Watts Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Camilla Terrace with total crimes: 2

PL2 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.82-18.75%
Public order22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.48-11.11%
Other theft23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4538.46%
Criminal damage and arson33.94-50.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4562.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.85200.00%
Other theft61.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 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 offences84.1660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75100.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.41-54.55%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 202413

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20242
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July 20243
June 20246
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A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20243
March 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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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 6 reported cases.

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June 20246
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A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holman Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Watts Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Camilla Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Marazion Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Boniface Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Langstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pennycross Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Pennycross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pounds Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Outland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Public order1