PL3 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5AL

PL3 5AL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL3 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL3 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5AL, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL3 5AL area, explore the PL3 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

PL3 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 1

PL3 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-50.00%
Other theft21.95-66.67%
Shoplifting10.65-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6633.33%
Shoplifting73.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.27200.00%
Other theft61.9550.00%
Public order41.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.47-10.00%
Shoplifting52.920.00%
Other theft41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.52400.00%
Other theft33.25-40.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1750.00%
Other theft52.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5450.00%
Public order31.95-25.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.190.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Linketty Lane West
    Total1
    Burglary1