FERNLEIGH ROAD, PL3 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5AN

FERNLEIGH ROAD, PL3 5AN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.91 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5AN, encompassing approximately 1655 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

PL3 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain Lane with total crimes: 6

FERNLEIGH ROAD, PL3 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2545.9156.25%
Anti-social behaviour1615.10-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson89.67166.67%
Shoplifting84.83100.00%
Public order54.8366.67%
Other theft43.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.4250.00%
Drugs31.81200.00%
Burglary21.81-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1939.8758.33%
Violence and sexual offences1611.48-27.27%
Burglary99.6750.00%
Other theft55.44150.00%
Shoplifting43.02-20.00%
Public order32.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Robbery21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.27-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour1213.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.25150.00%
Burglary66.04200.00%
Shoplifting53.62-50.00%
Public order43.02100.00%
Other theft22.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2947.7252.63%
Anti-social behaviour1517.5250.00%
Shoplifting109.06100.00%
Vehicle crime66.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6233.33%
Other theft42.42-42.86%
Drugs22.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Theft from the person11.21-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.62-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour1011.48-41.18%
Other theft76.04133.33%
Shoplifting54.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-50.00%
Theft from the person31.81200.00%
Drugs31.810.00%
Public order21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour1718.126.25%
Shoplifting810.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.83200.00%
Other theft33.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-50.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3043.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1618.1260.00%
Shoplifting69.670.00%
Drugs63.62200.00%
Public order43.620.00%
Burglary32.42200.00%
Other theft31.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.080.00%
Other theft66.040.00%
Shoplifting63.620.00%
Public order43.620.00%
Drugs22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202416
February 202410

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202422
June 202429
May 202419
April 202430
March 202430
February 202420

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mutley Plain Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Edgar Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Western College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mutley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bute Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penlee Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crozier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Thorn Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Courtfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1