RECREATION ROAD, PL2 3NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3NA

RECREATION ROAD, PL2 3NA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 3NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3NA, encompassing approximately 4782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PL2 3NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fountains Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Holman Court with total crimes: 6
  • Montpelier Road with total crimes: 3

RECREATION ROAD, PL2 3NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.74-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour93.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.88-40.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.2031.25%
Anti-social behaviour74.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-16.67%
Drugs31.050.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9560.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25200.00%
Other theft61.25200.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In May 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 offences104.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.93-50.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.85-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour53.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202421
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202416
February 202421

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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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July 20241
June 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fountains Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holman Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Montpelier Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Meredith Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Langstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Polperro Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marazion Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Antony Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Calstock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prouse Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Springhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Caernarvon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elphinstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Albion Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barlow Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Camilla Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Martin'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Forest Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Outland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1